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Y839 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,239 mi
Last recorded83,239 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY839 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2014 83,239 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 83,239 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 73,395 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 67,784 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 67,784 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2012 62,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 May 2011 58,540 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 56,199 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2010 56,199 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 53,738 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 52,582 miles

frt tyres perishing badly

Fail 30 May 2008 52,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

frt tyres perishing badly

Fail 24 Jul 2007 48,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 48,760 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 43,074 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 35,513 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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Y839 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y839 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.

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What year was Y839 SLA registered?

Y839 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y839 SLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y839 SLA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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