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Y96 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

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

RegistrationY96 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2014

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 8 Jan 2014

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 28 Aug 2012

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the the cords

Pass 19 Mar 2011 78,622 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 78,622 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 75,301 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 75,301 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 71,384 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 71,384 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 66,412 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 66,412 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 60,657 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 60,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre has cracking in sidewall

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2006 54,736 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 54,736 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y96 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 Y96 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 Y96 SLA registered?

Y96 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y96 SLA shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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