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Y161 OHC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,955 mi
Last recorded44,955 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY161 OHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2017 44,955 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 44,423 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 43,038 miles

osr tyre perishing

Pass 8 Jan 2014 40,720 miles

o/s/f tyre cracked in the tread

o/s/r tyre slightly perished on inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 9 Jan 2013 38,327 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 35,987 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 33,510 miles

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

front brake hoses cracking

front lower arm bushes cracking

nearside rear tyre splitting in tread (strong advise)

number plates fading

various marks in swept area of windscreen

Pass 29 Jan 2010 31,108 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 28,493 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 24,382 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 21,900 miles

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

surface perishing to offside rear and nearside rear tyres

Pass 1 Feb 2006 18,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake imbalance. 12% (limit 25%)

surface perishing to offside rear tyre sidewall

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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Y161 OHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y161 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 Y161 OHC registered?

Y161 OHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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