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Y484 AOL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,640 mi
Last recorded59,640 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY484 AOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 59,640 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 59,640 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 50,537 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 42,487 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 31,764 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 31,751 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 31,423 miles

s.r.s light on

Fail 24 Mar 2012 31,423 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

s.r.s light on

Pass 11 Mar 2011 31,203 miles

s.r.s light on

Pass 6 Mar 2010 30,946 miles

srs light on

Fail 6 Mar 2010 30,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

srs light on

Pass 25 Mar 2009 30,889 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 30,889 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

N/S/R tyre starting to crack on edges/sidewall.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 30,495 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 29,196 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 25,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y484 AOL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y484 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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What year was Y484 AOL registered?

Y484 AOL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y484 AOL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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