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Y317 OLF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,692 mi
Last recorded78,692 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY317 OLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 78,692 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 76,554 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 76,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 70,136 miles

engine warning light is on

Fail 8 Jun 2017 70,020 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine warning light is on

front number plate is damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2016 60,140 miles

both rear brake pipes are corroded

engine has a slight missfire

engine warning light is on

exhaust centre silencer is corroded

steering column will need attention

Pass 11 Jun 2015 54,793 miles

both rear tyres perished

engine light is on

r/o/s brake pipe is corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2015 54,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

r/o/s brake pipe is corroded

both rear tyres perished

engine light is on

Pass 30 Jun 2014 51,912 miles

engine warning light is on

Pass 13 Jun 2013 46,357 miles

both rear steel brake pipes are corroded

engine warning light is on

steering column is noisey

Pass 29 Jun 2012 45,734 miles

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

air conditioning rear bracket to block bolt missing

slight engine/gearbox fluid leak

steering column is noisey

Fail 28 Jun 2012 45,734 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

air conditioning rear bracket to block bolt missing

slight engine/gearbox fluid leak

steering column is noisey

Pass 30 Jun 2011 40,986 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 36,770 miles

gear box damp

r/o/s tyre has a nail in

steering is slighty 'notchy'

Fail 21 May 2010 36,770 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

gear box damp

r/o/s tyre has a nail in

steering is slighty 'notchy'

Pass 14 May 2009 32,087 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 28,020 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 17,655 miles

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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Y317 OLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y317 OLF, 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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Y317 OLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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