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Y226 TLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,122 mi
Last recorded78,122 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY226 TLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 78,122 miles

exhaust system corroded

front wishbone bushs spliting

Pass 5 Aug 2015 69,847 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2014 68,035 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

exhaust middle silencer outer skin corroded

front brakes slightly imbalanced

n/s/r seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat

o/s/f tyre approaching legal limit and wearing unevenly

rear wiper worn

slight damage to n/s/r inner wheel rim

speedo not illuminated fully

surface corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 7 Oct 2014 68,029 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

engine management light on

exhaust middle silencer outer skin corroded

front brakes slightly imbalanced

n/s/f tyre approaching legal limit

n/s/r seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat

o/s/f tyre approaching legal limit and wearing unevenly

rear wiper worn

slight damage to n/s/r inner wheel rim

speedo not illuminated fully

surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 26 Sep 2013 66,004 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR AND SIDE INDICATOR BULBS ARE WORN IN COLOUR

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS WORN AND CORRODED

Fail 19 Sep 2013 65,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR AND SIDE INDICATOR BULBS ARE WORN IN COLOUR

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS WORN AND CORRODED

Pass 13 Sep 2012 62,430 miles

N/S/F BRAKE PIPE IS CORRODED

N/S/R INNER WHEEL RIM AND TYRE SLIGHT DAMAGED

SRS LAMP IS ON

Fail 12 Sep 2012 62,430 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

N/S/F BRAKE PIPE IS CORRODED

N/S/R INNER WHEEL RIM AND TYRE SLIGHT DAMAGED

SRS LAMP IS ON

Pass 27 Sep 2011 58,093 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

ALL TYRES ARE PERISHED

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINKS ARE WORN

N/S/R AND O/S/R BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

N/S/R TYRE INNER WALL IS DAMAGED AND WHEEL RIM

REAR NO PLATE IS WORN

Pass 13 Sep 2010 53,730 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 50,049 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

PLASTIC COVERS FITTEDED UNDER BODY HARD TO CHECK ALL PARTS

REAR NUMBER PLATE WORN

Fail 23 Sep 2009 50,049 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

PLASTIC COVERS FITTEDED UNDER BODY HARD TO CHECK ALL PARTS

REAR NUMBER PLATE WORN

Pass 25 Sep 2008 45,508 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 39,101 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 35,497 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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Y226 TLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y226 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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Y226 TLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 August 2001.

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