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Y229 TLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,938 mi
Last recorded113,938 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY229 TLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 113,938 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 113,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 107,203 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 107,203 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 101,085 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 93,411 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 93,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 89,178 miles

o/s/r seat missing

Fail 17 Jul 2013 89,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

o/s/r seat missing

Pass 2 Aug 2012 81,451 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 72,233 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 72,233 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 56,234 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 48,301 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 48,293 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 40,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2007 36,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 May 2006 31,497 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 31,497 miles

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

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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Y229 TLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 Y229 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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What year was Y229 TLK registered?

Y229 TLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y229 TLK shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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