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Y641 OLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,916 mi
Last recorded39,916 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2009
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY641 OLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2009 39,916 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 35,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear passenger seat belt buckle casing deteriorated

Offside front tyre starting to wear on the inside edge

Offside rear tyre starting to wear on the outide edge

Fail 9 Jul 2008 35,394 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear passenger seat belt buckle casing deteriorated

Offside front tyre starting to wear on the inside edge

Offside rear tyre starting to wear on the outide edge

Pass 7 Mar 2007 33,969 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 33,947 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

(B.A.S) /ESP WARNING LIGHT ON

IMBALANCE TO FRONT BRAKES

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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Y641 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y641 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 Y641 OLK registered?

Y641 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 August 2001.

Is Y641 OLK safe to buy?

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