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Y607 OLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,420 mi
Last recorded70,420 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY607 OLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 70,420 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 68,569 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 65,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

number plate loose, but not likely to come off

Fail 10 Jan 2012 65,897 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

number plate loose, but not likely to come off

Pass 18 Jan 2011 63,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Nov 2009 60,131 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 60,130 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 53,465 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

outer sills covered

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2008 53,465 miles

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

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

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)

outer sills covered

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2007 45,256 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 40,002 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 29,481 miles

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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Y607 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y607 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

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What year was Y607 OLK registered?

Y607 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 August 2001.

Is Y607 OLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y607 OLK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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