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Y883 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,067 mi
Last recorded91,067 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY883 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 91,067 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 84,393 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 78,188 miles

bas/esp light on

both front brake hoses deteriorating

both rear shock absorbers weak

nearside front tyre worn close to limits

nearside mirror glass insecure

nearside rear tyre outer wall damage

nearside wiper splitting

offside front tyre wearing thin

Fail 25 May 2012 78,178 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bas/esp light on

both front brake hoses deteriorating

both rear shock absorbers weak

nearside front tyre worn close to limits

nearside mirror glass insecure

nearside rear tyre outer wall damage

nearside wiper splitting

offside front tyre wearing thin

Pass 1 Apr 2011 71,399 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 68,826 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 68,563 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 61,930 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 52,141 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 42,318 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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Y883 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y883 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 Y883 SLA registered?

Y883 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y883 SLA safe to buy?

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