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Y531 OLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

92,427 mi
Last recorded92,427 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY531 OLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 92,427 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet pull cable not attatched

front sub frame heavily corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2014 92,426 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet pull cable not attatched

front frame heavily corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2013 89,123 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 89,046 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust heat sheild loose

nearside mirror glass missing

offside front brake back plate corroded away

offside front brake disc slightly pitted on inside

Pass 18 Jul 2012 85,334 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 85,334 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

air bag light on

nearside front tyre worn on outside

offside front brake back plate corroded away

offside front tyre split on outside wall and starting to wear on outside

tread on nearside rear tyre starting to lift

Pass 4 Aug 2011 82,228 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 82,228 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag light on

Pass 29 Jul 2010 78,256 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 78,256 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

check engine light on

o/s front tyre wall split

slight damage to zone b caused by wiper blade

Pass 25 Jul 2009 71,526 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 71,517 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 18 Jul 2008 62,315 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 62,315 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2007 56,766 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 56,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 6 Jul 2006 53,205 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 47,312 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 47,312 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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Y531 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 Y531 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 Y531 OLK registered?

Y531 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 August 2001.

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