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Y591 OLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,663 mi
Last recorded76,663 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY591 OLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 76,663 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 67,261 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 57,747 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 57,747 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 49,555 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 49,542 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 46,790 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 44,627 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 44,627 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 42,698 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 40,860 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 40,860 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 38,712 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 34,630 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 29,050 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 15 Aug 2006 29,050 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 26,271 miles

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

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

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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Y591 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y591 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 Y591 OLK registered?

Y591 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 August 2001.

Is Y591 OLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y591 OLK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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