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Y248 TLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,627 mi
Last recorded97,627 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY248 TLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 97,627 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread both( front and rear) (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 88,726 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

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

boot struts defective

items removed from drivers's view prior to test

n/s wiper blade split

o/s rear lens damaged slightly

rear tyres wearing uneven and cut inner edge

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

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2015 88,726 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s wiper blade split

o/s rear lens damaged slightly

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

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

boot struts defective

items removed from drivers's view prior to test

rear tyres wearing uneven and cut inner edge

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

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2014 83,470 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2013 76,113 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 72,200 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 67,730 miles

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

near side+off nside sill covers fitteed

under body covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2010 63,691 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 58,411 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both head/lights on upper limit

large under trays

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 7 Nov 2008 53,635 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 49,282 miles

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

rear number plate starting to discolour

under trays

Pass 6 Nov 2006 44,779 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 44,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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Y248 TLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y248 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 Y248 TLK registered?

Y248 TLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 August 2001.

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