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Y508 OLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,342 mi
Last recorded89,342 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY508 OLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 89,342 miles

Front + rear suspension has corrosion

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 87,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 84,934 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 84,934 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 79,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2018 76,616 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn bold on outer edge

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

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

centre exhaust outer casing deteriorated

Fail 24 Jan 2018 76,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre worn bold on outer edge

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

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

centre exhaust outer casing deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2017 72,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm front mount deteriorated

both rear tyres perished and worn on inner edges

centre exhaust outer casing deteriorated

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2016 67,107 miles

Offside Front tyre perished on outer edge

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2016 67,104 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front tyre perished on outer edge

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2015 62,500 miles

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

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

centre exhaust starting to corrode. o/s/f tyre perished.

Fail 19 Feb 2015 62,500 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust starting to corrode. o/s/f tyre perished.

Pass 10 Feb 2014
Fail 10 Feb 2014 57,086 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 52,713 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 52,713 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 46,788 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 46,788 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 45,122 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 37,919 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 36,171 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 27,098 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 25,288 miles

rearseats folded away

Pass 17 Jul 2006 23,033 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2005 19,826 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 19,822 miles

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

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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Y508 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y508 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 Y508 OLK registered?

Y508 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y508 OLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y508 OLK shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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