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Y612 OLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,343 mi
Last recorded84,343 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

RegistrationY612 OLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 84,343 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 11 Jul 2014 84,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2013 81,860 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 81,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 80,093 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 76,861 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 76,861 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 76,851 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 72,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 66,983 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 61,366 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 55,428 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 48,313 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 48,311 miles

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

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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Y612 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y612 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 Y612 OLK registered?

Y612 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 August 2001.

Is Y612 OLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y612 OLK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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