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Y181 TLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,000 mi
Last recorded85,000 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY181 TLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 85,000 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 69,913 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 64,269 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 61,084 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak gear box oil leak ()

Offside Rear alloy wheel buckled

Rear exhaust back box corroded but not blowing

Pass 26 Oct 2015 59,355 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 55,750 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 50,886 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 50,886 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 46,546 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 46,546 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 43,308 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 43,308 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 38,666 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 35,245 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 31,508 miles

ALL 4 TRYES HAVE PERISHED AND CRACKED

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 26,777 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 23,773 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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Y181 TLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y181 TLK, 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 Y181 TLK registered?

Y181 TLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 August 2001.

Is Y181 TLK safe to buy?

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