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Y584 OLF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,391 mi
Last recorded72,391 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY584 OLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 72,391 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 71,948 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 71,357 miles

ONDER TRAYS FITTED / SLIGHT WHITE ON REAR INDICATORS X SIDE REPEATERS / EXHAUST CORRODING / DAMAGE TO INNER EDGE OF WHEELS ON N/S/F X N/S/R / SILL COVERS FITTED / FRONT FLEXI HOSES PERRISHING

Pass 30 Nov 2012 70,853 miles

REAR BOX CORRODING / VERY SLIGHT PERRISHING ON FRONT FLEXI HOSES / DAMAGE TO N/S/F WHEEL / UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 30 Nov 2011 69,166 miles

REAR BOX CORRODING

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

UNDER COVERS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

VERY SLIGHT PERRISHING ON FRONT BRAKE FLEXI HOSES

Pass 30 Nov 2011 69,166 miles

REAR BOX CORRODING

UNDER COVERS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

VERY SLIGHT PERRISHING ON FRONT BRAKE FLEXI HOSES

Pass 1 Dec 2010 66,701 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 66,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 61,460 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 54,495 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 53,910 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER EDGES

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 24 Oct 2006 43,280 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 38,455 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 38,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

n/s/f brake pad linning low

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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Y584 OLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 Y584 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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Y584 OLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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