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Y319 OLF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,662 mi
Last recorded93,662 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY319 OLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 93,662 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 93,662 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 88,177 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine warning light remains on

windscreen washer switch slightly loose

Pass 15 Aug 2014 83,347 miles

main beam switch worn

Fail 15 Aug 2014 83,347 miles

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

main beam switch worn

Pass 15 Aug 2013 78,948 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 72,290 miles

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

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

rear seat belts not tested as seats not fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2011 58,952 miles

rear seat belt not teasted as seats not fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2011 58,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f head lamp brakets damaged

rear seat belt not teasted as seats not fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2010 54,965 miles

mileage in dash not visable suspect requires dash removal to replace bulbs

offside front roll bar link slight play

offside front top mount could better

Fail 26 Jul 2010 54,965 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

mileage in dash not visable suspect requires dash removal to replace bulbs

offside front roll bar link slight play

offside front top mount could better

Pass 29 Jun 2009 52,867 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 49,704 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 45,325 miles

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

front registration plate deteriorated

Fail 9 Jul 2007 45,323 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded and slightly pitted

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2006 37,225 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 37,053 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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Y319 OLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y319 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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Y319 OLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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