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Y864 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

82,013 mi
Last recorded82,013 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY864 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 82,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear tyre cracking

spare wheel fitted to offside rear

Fail 22 Jun 2019 81,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear tyre cracking

spare wheel fitted to offside rear

Pass 30 Jun 2018 70,887 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 70,726 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 63,680 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 60,586 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 57,610 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 57,610 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 54,440 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 54,440 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 51,015 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 51,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 47,749 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 12 Jun 2012 47,744 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2011 44,278 miles

both sides rear spring lower over-cups corroded

exhaust back box corroding

front flexible brake hoses deteriorating

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear shock absorber damp

Pass 9 Jun 2010 41,092 miles

front registration plate beggining to deteriorate

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

vehicle under covers fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2010 41,092 miles

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

front registration plate beggining to deteriorate

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

vehicle under covers fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2009 39,690 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

undershields fitted partial examination only

Pass 9 Jun 2008 37,947 miles

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

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

under covers fitted, partial examination only

Pass 11 Jun 2007 35,505 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 35,505 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

sill and floor pan covers fitted at time of test, partial examination only.

Pass 13 Jun 2006 32,178 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 32,177 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

rear no. plate slightly deteriorated.

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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Y864 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 Y864 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 Y864 SLA registered?

Y864 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y864 SLA safe to buy?

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