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Y217 OLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY217 OLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2025

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 77,995 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 74,760 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 69,116 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 69,116 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 65,679 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 61,728 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 61,728 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 58,021 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 58,021 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 55,501 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 53,530 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 51,229 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 51,229 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 49,846 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 49,840 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 47,738 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 47,738 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 45,678 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2012 45,677 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 43,210 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 43,209 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 41,327 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 41,327 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 37,284 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 32,165 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 26,643 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 21,553 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 21,553 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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Y217 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 Y217 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 Y217 OLK registered?

Y217 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 August 2001.

Is Y217 OLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y217 OLK shows 33 tests with a 60.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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