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Y847 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,603 mi
Last recorded104,603 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY847 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2017 104,603 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear clamp (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded multiple (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 100,889 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 100,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 97,814 miles

front brake pipes corroded rear exhaust bracket corroded slight play front drop link

Pass 5 Sep 2014 93,471 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2014 93,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2013 87,661 miles

both front mc/struts sleaves upper inner covers detorated

Fail 6 Sep 2013 87,649 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front mc/struts sleaves upper inner covers detorated

rear wipper blade split/worn

Pass 8 Nov 2012 85,664 miles

Corrosion on both front brake discs

Corrosion on both rear brake pipes

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

Offside front wiper split on ends

Pass 11 Nov 2011 82,512 miles

Both front anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

Both front flexible brake hoses perrished

Corrosion on front subframe

Front brake discs corroded on inside faces

Headlamp dipswitch worn

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside front wiper blade slightly split on ends

Fail 10 Nov 2011 82,506 miles

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Both front flexible brake hoses perrished

Corrosion on front subframe

Front brake discs corroded on inside faces

Headlamp dipswitch worn

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside front wiper blade slightly split on ends

Pass 4 Nov 2010 78,660 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 74,411 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 70,832 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 65,290 miles

wipers split

Pass 23 Jan 2007 59,864 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 54,123 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 54,123 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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Y847 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y847 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 Y847 SLA registered?

Y847 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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