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Y102 OHC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,572 mi
Last recorded73,572 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY102 OHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 73,572 miles

engine managment light iluminated

offside rear tyre low on inner edge

Fail 16 Sep 2014 73,572 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine managment light iluminated

offside rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2013 65,122 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 58,587 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear wheel bucked

offside rear coil spring bottom rubber missing

offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 11 Aug 2011 55,088 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 50,970 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 47,499 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 42,675 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 39,008 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 39,008 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 May 2006 31,495 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 31,181 miles

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

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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Y102 OHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y102 OHC, 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 Y102 OHC registered?

Y102 OHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y102 OHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y102 OHC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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