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Y272 OLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

95,005 mi
Last recorded95,005 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY272 OLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 95,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

o/s rear brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s rear outer arch area slightly corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2014 91,562 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 84,788 miles

knocking from steering column / rack

nail in both rear tyres (pressures not low)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 79,862 miles

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)

slight knocking from steering

Pass 16 Aug 2011 74,109 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 69,661 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 65,114 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 60,445 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 55,736 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 49,590 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 49,590 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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Y272 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y272 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 Y272 OLK registered?

Y272 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is Y272 OLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y272 OLK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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