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Y634 OLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,139 mi
Last recorded65,139 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY634 OLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 65,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front sigh mirror insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2013 62,126 miles

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

engine management warning lamp is on, indicating a fault

Fail 1 Feb 2013 62,126 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

engine management warning lamp is on, indicating a fault

side wall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2012 58,532 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 58,532 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 54,533 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 54,533 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 50,434 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 46,269 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 40,898 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 36,030 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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Y634 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 Y634 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

How do I check the history of Y634 OLK?

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What year was Y634 OLK registered?

Y634 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 August 2001.

Is Y634 OLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y634 OLK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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