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Y234 TLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

58,720 mi
Last recorded58,720 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY234 TLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 58,720 miles

brake warning light indicates a fault

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 58,719 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

brake warning light indicates a fault

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 57,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light indicates a fault

osr and nsr tyres perished

Fail 31 Mar 2016 57,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine management light indicates a fault

osr and nsr tyres perished

Pass 10 Apr 2015 55,723 miles

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

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

nsr tyre perished

Fail 10 Apr 2015 55,723 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nsr tyre perished

Fail 24 Feb 2014 53,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

front brake discs lipped/worn

front screen has a very large crack within the lower blacked out area

front subframe slightly damaged

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still considered secure

Pass 24 Feb 2014 53,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

front brake discs lipped/worn

front screen has a very large crack within the lower blacked out area

front subframe slightly damaged

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still considered secure

Fail 27 Feb 2013 52,381 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 52,381 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 50,440 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 50,440 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 46,040 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 42,087 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 42,087 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 28,696 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 24,000 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 19,946 miles

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

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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Y234 TLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y234 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 Y234 TLK registered?

Y234 TLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 July 2001.

Is Y234 TLK safe to buy?

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