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Y848 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY848 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 69,215 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 69,215 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 65,128 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 84,174 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 64,730 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 64,387 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 59,046 miles

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 54,599 miles

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.

Pass 22 Oct 2010 49,720 miles

nsf wing mirror cracked

Fail 22 Oct 2010 49,720 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 45,715 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 42,348 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 30 Oct 2008 42,346 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2007 38,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 35,614 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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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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What year was Y848 SLA registered?

Y848 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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