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Y878 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,549 mi
Last recorded79,549 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY878 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 79,549 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 79,504 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 72,257 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside lower reading (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment splitting (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 72,190 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside lower reading (3.7.B.5b)

Item(s) removed from drivers view before test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment splitting (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2015
Pass 19 Jul 2014 81,639 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 81,639 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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 22 Jul 2013
Pass 25 Jul 2012 77,094 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 77,094 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2012 77,094 miles

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

EML lit

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2011 73,096 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine managment light on dashboard.

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 67,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 24 Jun 2009 60,634 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 60,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 53,897 miles

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

n/s rear child seat fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2007 48,030 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 42,939 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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Y878 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 Y878 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 Y878 SLA registered?

Y878 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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