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Y601 OLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,250 mi
Last recorded83,250 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY601 OLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 83,250 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 83,204 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 3 Nov 2009 76,050 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Covers underbody and sills don't allow a full underbody inspection and Rear Brake Hoses are partially covered.

N/s/r light unit starting to separate

Fail 31 Oct 2009 75,927 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Covers underbody and sills don,t allow a full underbody inspection and Rear Brake hoses are partially covered.

N/s/r light unit starting to separate

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

Vehicle overheated on completion of emmissions test. There is no temperature gauge to monitor engine coolant temperature.

Fail 31 Oct 2009 75,927 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Covers underbody and sills don,t allow a full underbody inspection and Rear Brake hoses are partially covered.

N/s/r light unit starting to separate

Vehicle overheated on completion of emmissions test. There is no temperature gauge to monitor engine coolant temperature.

Pass 27 Oct 2008 65,836 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 62,816 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 62,173 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 53,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Power steering reserviour slight leak/Engine management light staying on

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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Y601 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y601 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 Y601 OLK registered?

Y601 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 August 2001.

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