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Y322 OLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

100,268 mi
Last recorded100,268 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY322 OLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 100,268 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reverse lights inoperable

Pass 25 Sep 2023 95,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 95,394 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 92,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 87,953 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 87,953 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 83,219 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 83,219 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 73,729 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 73,729 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 57,123 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 42,972 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 36,140 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 35,990 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 35,289 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 34,535 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 33,565 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 32,839 miles

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

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

os front seat belt very slightly frayed

very slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Mar 2009 31,989 miles

slight play and noise from steering column

Pass 26 Feb 2008 31,004 miles

Steering rack / Steering column slight wear

Fail 26 Feb 2008 31,004 miles

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

Steering rack / Steering column slight wear

Pass 7 Mar 2007 29,506 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 23,769 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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Y322 OLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y322 OLA, 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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Y322 OLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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