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Y198 TLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,675 mi
Last recorded72,675 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY198 TLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 72,675 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 72,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 68,410 miles

front brake discs worn

o/s/f brake pads wearing low

Fail 13 Aug 2013 68,410 miles

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

front brake discs worn

o/s/f brake pads wearing low

Pass 8 Aug 2012 64,008 miles

slight cut to o/s/r tyre inner sidewall

Pass 19 Aug 2011 59,735 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 52,894 miles

Both Front Brake Hoses Perishing

N/S/F Tyre Just Legal--Worn On Outer Edge

O/S/R Tyre Perishing --Close To Legal Limit

Slight Knock In Steering

Fail 26 Aug 2010 52,894 miles

Both Front Brake Hoses Perishing

N/S/F Tyre Just Legal--Worn On Outer Edge

O/S/R Tyre Perishing --Close To Legal Limit

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Slight Knock In Steering

Pass 10 Jun 2009 48,011 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 48,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 46,767 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2007 44,898 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust box corroded

slight play in steering rack/steering column

Pass 5 May 2006 43,076 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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Y198 TLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y198 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 Y198 TLK registered?

Y198 TLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 August 2001.

Is Y198 TLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y198 TLK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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