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Y521 OLF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY521 OLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to exhaust

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Fail 11 Jan 2018

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

corrosion to exhaust

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 10 Feb 2017

corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 5 Jan 2016

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016

Nearside Front Macpherson strut cracked at spring seat (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 64,250 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 47,917 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre slightly damaged.

rear exhaust silencer outer layer deteriorated.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 37,989 miles

both rear tyres are cracking on the outer side walls

Pass 23 Sep 2010 34,427 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 34,426 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 31,295 miles

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

wall cracks n/s/rear tyre,engine light on.

Pass 18 Mar 2009 29,132 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 29,126 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2008 27,108 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 26,313 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 24,404 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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Y521 OLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y521 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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What year was Y521 OLF registered?

Y521 OLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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