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Y492 OLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,011 mi
Last recorded70,011 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY492 OLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 70,011 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 67,112 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 67,112 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 65,664 miles

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

Rear Exhaust Mounting Broken

Fail 1 Aug 2017 65,664 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust Mounting Broken

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 61,810 miles

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

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

dent on near side front door.

Fail 24 Mar 2015 57,855 miles

Both Front Flexi Brake Hoses Outer Covers Split And Deteriorated

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 57,855 miles

Both Front Flexi Brake Hoses Outer Covers Split And Deteriorated

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 54,395 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2013 50,252 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 50,250 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre wall damaged.

Pass 20 Apr 2012 46,102 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 42,267 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 38,030 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 May 2009 34,837 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

large under trays

nearside rear tyre wall to tread cracking

strongly offside rear outerwall to tread cracking [strongly advise]

Pass 29 May 2008 31,531 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

large under trays

nearside front tyre as dig in wall

offside front tyre as digs in outer wall

Pass 4 Jun 2007 27,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside and nearside front tyres as digs in outer walls

offside wiper starting to wear

under trays

Pass 23 Jun 2006 24,139 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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Y492 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 Y492 OLK, 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 Y492 OLK registered?

Y492 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y492 OLK safe to buy?

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