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Y482 AOL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

172,012 mi
Last recorded172,012 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY482 AOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 172,012 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill,visual check only (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill visual check only (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 162,731 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 159,666 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 159,666 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Headlamp aim too low left and right headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated core exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system left and right hand pipes (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 54% (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Jul 2019 151,138 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated left and right hand hoses cracked/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left and right hand pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 151,106 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm winter tyre fitted (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm winter tyre fitted (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated left and right hand hoses cracked/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 12psi (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left and right hand pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Jun 2018 146,487 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 146,487 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 144,064 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 144,064 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 138,556 miles

EML Illuminated indicating a fault

Fail 6 Jul 2016 138,532 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

EML Illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 26 Jun 2015 132,743 miles

EML light on

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 125,396 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 125,396 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 113,814 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 113,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 100,132 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front subframe corroded

general underbody corrosion

rear exhaust box corroded

rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion

rear subframe corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2012 100,132 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front subframe corroded

general underbody corrosion

rear exhaust box corroded

rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion

rear subframe corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2011 94,364 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 86,054 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f brake hose deteriorated advise replacment

n/s/r suspension spring corroded

o/s/f brake flexy hose deteriorated advise replacement

rear exhaust box corroded

slight play in steering column

Pass 14 Jul 2009 75,332 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 75,320 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 60,918 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 52,648 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 42,247 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 42,245 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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Y482 AOL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 Y482 AOL, 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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Y482 AOL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 August 2001.

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