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Y621 OLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,594 mi
Last recorded114,594 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY621 OLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 114,594 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 107,531 miles

covers fitted under body

Pass 29 Oct 2018 94,045 miles

Offside Rear spring corroded

front brakes near limmits

Pass 23 Oct 2017 92,335 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

middle box corroded outer skin

Fail 23 Oct 2017 92,335 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

middle box corroded outer skin

Pass 18 Oct 2016 90,525 miles

Exhaust corroded

Indicator stalk poor.

Nearside rear seat belt clasp casing missing

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2016 90,518 miles

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

Indicator stalk poor.

Exhaust corroded

Nearside rear seat belt clasp casing missing

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2015 83,095 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear coil springs and lower cups corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2014 78,420 miles

exhaust corroded

rear suspension springs and low seats/cups corroded

service light on

Fail 1 Nov 2014 78,324 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

advise offside rear shock

both front tyres low

exhaust corroded

rear suspension springs and low seats/cups corroded

service light on

Pass 2 Nov 2013 72,858 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 72,858 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 65,185 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 59,684 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 54,095 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 46,829 miles

both rear tyres in poor condition replacement advised asap

Fail 27 Oct 2009 46,824 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres in poor condition replacement advised asap

water leak

Pass 11 Nov 2008 40,558 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 36,725 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 29,935 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 29,935 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 26,103 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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Y621 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y621 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 Y621 OLK registered?

Y621 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 August 2001.

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