2001 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.4L Petrol · Y78 SLA
2001 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.4L, petrol). First registered 13 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 89,527 miles. MOT expired on 01 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,527 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y78 SLA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2022
- 89,527 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y78 SLA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (Y78 SLA) between January 2022 and February 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Y78 SLA Mileage History
- 20/01/202289,502 mi
- 02/02/202289,527 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 714 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W168)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear axle and floor corrosionSerious
Older W168s can corrode around the rear axle mounts and floor seams badly.
- CVT / Sequentronic gearbox failureSerious
The CVT and semi-automatic Sequentronic gearboxes can suffer from wear to the variator, clutch packs and mechatronic units. Repairs are often uneconomical on higher-mileage cars.
- Water ingress and electrical faultsModerate
Blocked sunroof drains and degraded door seals allow water into the cabin, which can corrode underfloor electronics and wiring connectors, causing random warning lights and intermittent faults.
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