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Y411 OLF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

66,670 mi
Last recorded66,670 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY411 OLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 66,670 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 58,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 58,816 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 53,554 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 51,550 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

off side front door slightly damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2021 50,740 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 49,205 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 48,133 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 47,099 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 45,275 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 43,318 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 42,008 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 40,735 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 40,735 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 39,480 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 38,461 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 37,367 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 37,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 36,504 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 35,548 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 34,429 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 33,216 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 31,963 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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Y411 OLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y411 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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Y411 OLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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