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Y228 OLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

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

RegistrationY228 OLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 75,774 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust deteriorated slightly.

Pass 25 Nov 2023 73,684 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack inner inner joints worn slightly.

Pass 21 Nov 2022 71,823 miles

Centre exhaust box deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 22 Nov 2021 70,040 miles

Centre exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 19 Nov 2020 68,250 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated close to limit.

Fail 13 Nov 2020 476,816 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated close to limit.

Pass 7 May 2019 65,667 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Both side (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated slightly.

Fail 7 May 2019 65,667 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Both side (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated slightly.

Pass 15 May 2018 62,489 miles

Exhaust box deteriorated close to limit. 2

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear brake imbalance close to limit.1

Rear metal brake pipes corroded. 2

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2017 59,042 miles

Both front brake hoses deteriorated slightly. 3

Exhaust box corroded. 3

Nearside front tyre worn close to limit. 1

Rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly. 3

Pass 6 May 2016 52,911 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 52,223 miles

(4) Centre exhaust box deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2014 48,850 miles

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged slightly

Nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged slightly

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2013 46,036 miles

Centre exhaust box slightly deteriorated.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2012 42,612 miles

Centre exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2011 40,894 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 40,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

(3) Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged close to limit.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 38,078 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 36,008 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 22,633 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 19,053 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 13,416 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 9,776 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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Y228 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y228 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 Y228 OLK registered?

Y228 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 August 2001.

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