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Y308 OEL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,488 mi
Last recorded122,488 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY308 OEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 122,488 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 19 May 2018 122,488 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 10 May 2018 122,441 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 114,404 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 113,033 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 100,869 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear springs worn

Fail 11 Jun 2015 100,869 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear springs worn

Pass 31 May 2014 86,243 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 81,133 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 81,133 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2012 72,982 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 72,982 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 63,013 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 53,003 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 53,003 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 43,479 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 33,602 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 33,602 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 31,879 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 27,000 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 21,676 miles

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

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

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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Y308 OEL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y308 OEL, 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 Y308 OEL registered?

Y308 OEL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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