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Cover sills fitted
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Strong Advise (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Reverse lamp inoperative
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Failed due to corrosion but system secure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust silencer corroded and outer skin compromised
Steering column top bearing slightly worn Strong Advise (2.2.2 (b))
Steering, suspension and brake components showing age, wear and surface corrosion
Strong Advise: Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes, unions and ferrules
Various covers and under trays restricting views
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Cover sills fitted
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Strong Advise (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Reverse lamp inoperative
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Failed due to corrosion but system secure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust silencer corroded and outer skin compromised
Steering column top bearing slightly worn Strong Advise (2.2.2 (b))
Steering, suspension and brake components showing age, wear and surface corrosion
Strong Advise: Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes, unions and ferrules
Various covers and under trays restricting views
Cover sills fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Reverse lamp inoperative
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Failed due to corrosion but system secure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust silencer corroded and outer skin compromised
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Steering, suspension and brake components show age, wear and surface corrosion
Strong Advise: Surface corrosion to brake pipes, unions and ferrules
Various covers and under trays restricting views
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Unable to to determine operation of headlamp levelling (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp insecure Damage to bumper/wing (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Unable to to determine operation of headlamp levelling (4.1.2 (c))
Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Cover sills fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Reverse lamp inoperative
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Failed due to corrosion but system secure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust silencer corroded and outer skin compromised
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Steering, suspension and brake components show age, wear and surface corrosion
Strong Advise: Surface corrosion to brake pipes, unions and ferrules
Various covers and under trays restricting views
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
limited inspection at underbody of the vehicle due to under trays fitted.
nsf wing mirror cracked
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
nsf wing mirror cracked
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y848 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 Y848 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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Y848 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 June 2001.
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