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Y392 OLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,059 mi
Last recorded70,059 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY392 OLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 70,059 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 66,797 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 63,931 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 60,132 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/f outer wall tyre has hairline cracks

Pass 21 Apr 2011 52,257 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 54,947 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2010 54,947 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 51,512 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 46,555 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 46,555 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 41,141 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 35,076 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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Y392 OLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y392 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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What year was Y392 OLA registered?

Y392 OLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 March 2001.

Is Y392 OLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y392 OLA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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