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Y264 OLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,559 mi
Last recorded134,559 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY264 OLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 134,559 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 129,625 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014

Nearside front and Offside rear tyres are perishing .

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Nearside front and Offside rear tyres are perishing .

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013
Pass 5 Nov 2011

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 51,026 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 48,597 miles

Engine is noisey when cold

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F tyre starting to perish

N/S/R lamp unit cracked

O/S accident damage

Fail 22 Aug 2009 48,594 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

O/S accident damage

Engine is noisey when cold

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F tyre starting to perish

N/S/R lamp unit cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2008 44,393 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 44,393 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 36,136 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 36,109 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged.

Pass 20 Jan 2006 29,449 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 29,449 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/FRONT DOOR HANDLE STIFF R/O/S HUB CAP DAMAGED

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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Y264 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y264 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 Y264 OLK registered?

Y264 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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