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Y822 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,678 mi
Last recorded83,678 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY822 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 83,678 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 80,645 miles

both front brake disc,corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2014 80,645 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake disc,corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 78,836 miles

both front anti-roll bar links and bushes,slight play

Fail 26 Mar 2013 78,836 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front anti-roll bar links and bushes,slight play

Pass 22 Mar 2012 77,905 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 75,201 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 67,918 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 67,918 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 67,794 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nsf tyre worn on edge

Pass 4 Sep 2008 51,094 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 51,094 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 41,256 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 29,280 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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Y822 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 67,638 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y822 SLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y822 SLA?

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What year was Y822 SLA registered?

Y822 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 May 2001.

Is Y822 SLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y822 SLA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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