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Y218 OTT

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,745 mi
Last recorded59,745 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY218 OTT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 59,745 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 59,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 49,137 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 47,171 miles

Nearside engine warning light on

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2015 47,169 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside engine warning light on

Offside Rear tyre starting to run out of shape

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2014 42,208 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 35,622 miles

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

off side rear tyre out of shape

Fail 10 Sep 2013 35,622 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

off side rear tyre out of shape

Pass 23 Nov 2012 31,493 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 29,060 miles

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

Nearside front tyre cut, but not long enough to fail MoT

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 29,060 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre cut, but not long enough to fail MoT

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 25,205 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 24,620 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 19,292 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both rear tyres bald inner treads but both have 1.6mm cross the central 3/4 of tread at time of the test

Pass 21 Aug 2007 14,374 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

N/S/R tyre worn to 2mm on outside edge

Pass 24 Aug 2006 9,294 miles

nsf tyre walldamaged

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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Y218 OTT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y218 OTT, 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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Y218 OTT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 March 2001.

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