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Y637 OLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,783 mi
Last recorded94,783 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY637 OLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 94,783 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 92,700 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 92,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 90,954 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 90,954 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 88,464 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 80,294 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 77,017 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 29 Jun 2011 74,838 miles

nearside and offside front brake flexi hoses deteriorated no reinforcement visible at time of test

nearside rear tyre has small cracks and perishing no ply or cord visible at time of test

Pass 15 Jul 2010 72,145 miles

emw light on

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 6 Jul 2010 72,131 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

emw light on

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 3 Jul 2009 68,969 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 64,431 miles

brake pipes front to rear not checked due to full under tray fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2007 58,729 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 58,729 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2006 50,947 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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Y637 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y637 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 Y637 OLK registered?

Y637 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 August 2001.

Is Y637 OLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y637 OLK shows 16 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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