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Y227 TLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,644 mi
Last recorded115,644 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY227 TLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 115,644 miles

EML on

n/s rear tyre low on outer edge

Fail 12 Sep 2017 115,644 miles

EML on

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s rear tyre low on outer edge

Pass 14 Sep 2016 99,285 miles

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

Nearside door mirror missing

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked but not exposing ply or cords

Fail 12 Sep 2016 99,284 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside door mirror missing

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked but not exposing ply or cords

Pass 16 Sep 2015 94,187 miles

Nearside Front door mirror glass missing

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

eml light on

Pass 15 Sep 2014 90,593 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light indicates a fault

n/s door mirror missing

Fail 15 Sep 2014 90,593 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light indicates a fault

n/s door mirror missing

Pass 16 Sep 2013 86,133 miles

engine emission light on

Fail 16 Sep 2013 86,133 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine emission light on

Fail 7 Sep 2013 85,997 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advisory eml is on

advisory engine bracket loose in engine bay

Pass 7 Sep 2012 80,642 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 73,675 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 67,276 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 67,226 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 60,495 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 55,049 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 55,049 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 47,761 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 42,038 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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Y227 TLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 Y227 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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Y227 TLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 August 2001.

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