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Y822 SLH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,618 mi
Last recorded103,618 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY822 SLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 103,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre is getting cracked on the sidewalls

Pass 31 May 2014 99,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 May 2014 99,171 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 84,339 miles

offside rear light unit damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2011 78,377 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 78,377 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Dec 2010 71,743 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 71,743 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 65,844 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 60,092 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

main beam stalk loose

nearside front anti roll bar link arm upper socket has slight play

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

rear brake pads slightly low

Fail 2 Dec 2008 60,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs wearing thin

main beam stalk loose

nearside front anti roll bar link arm upper socket has slight play

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

rear brake pads slightly low

Pass 4 Dec 2007 53,825 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 51,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Dec 2006 51,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 47,896 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 SLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SLH, 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.

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How do I check the history of Y822 SLH?

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What year was Y822 SLH registered?

Y822 SLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y822 SLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y822 SLH shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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