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A14 OKL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

60,345 mi
Last recorded60,345 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 OKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2017 60,345 miles

BOTH REAR COIL SPRING LOWER SEATING CUPS ARE CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE CRACKING IN OUTER TREAD

BRAKE PIPE ON FRONT OFFSIDE HAS CORROSION

EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS HAVE CORROSION

WIPER BLADE ON REAR IS WORN

Fail 14 Jan 2017 60,330 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside (1.7.5a)

BOTH REAR COIL SPRING LOWER SEATING CUPS ARE CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE CRACKING IN OUTER TREAD

BRAKE PIPE ON FRONT OFFSIDE HAS CORROSION

EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS HAVE CORROSION

WIPER BLADE ON REAR IS WORN

Pass 7 Jan 2016 57,533 miles

Oil Leak from Sump.

Pass 19 Jan 2015 53,867 miles

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

both rear axle bush has slight play

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 53,867 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear axle bush has slight play

Pass 16 Jan 2014

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013

Centre exhaust slightly corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 39,200 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust system deteriated

Fail 14 May 2012 39,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust system deteriated

Pass 12 May 2011 37,275 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

unable to see all underbody components due to plastic covers.

Pass 13 May 2010 34,679 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 31,987 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 31,987 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 28,257 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise n/s front flexi

Pass 19 Apr 2007 23,540 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 23,540 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

n/s/r tyre shoulder perished

Pass 12 Apr 2006 19,455 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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A14 OKL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 A14 OKL, 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 A14 OKL registered?

A14 OKL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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