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Y186 OLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,754 mi
Last recorded61,754 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY186 OLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 61,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit between 2 and 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 61,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit between 2 and 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 54,895 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 52,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake flexi hose starting to crack and show signs of age

Offside Front Brake flexi hose starting to crack and show signs of age

Pass 5 Nov 2014 49,473 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 46,605 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 44,516 miles

nearside front tyre worn on the edge

Fail 2 Oct 2012 44,516 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on the edge

Pass 4 Oct 2011 40,289 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 40,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 38,929 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 39,392 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 36,392 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 33,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 33,764 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 30,263 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 30,263 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 24,387 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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Y186 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y186 OLK, 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 Y186 OLK registered?

Y186 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 August 2001.

Is Y186 OLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y186 OLK shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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