CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y521 OLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,471 mi
Last recorded73,471 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY521 OLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 73,471 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 73,471 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 68,119 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 68,119 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 61,731 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 56,239 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 54,326 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 53,503 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 52,214 miles

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 50,206 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 43,296 miles

unable to fully inspect nearside rear passenger seat belt because of a childs seat that has been fitted

unable to fully inspect the underneath of vehicle because it has plastic undershields fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2006 35,026 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 35,026 miles

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y521 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y521 OLK?

You can check the full history of Y521 OLK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y521 OLK registered?

Y521 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y521 OLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y521 OLK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y521 OLK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y521 OLK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.