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Y642 OLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

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Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY642 OLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play inside a rubber boot unable to do a full examination (2.2.2 (c))

engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Fail 16 Mar 2026

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play inside a rubber boot unable to do a full examination (2.2.2 (c))

engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Pass 14 Nov 2024

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2024

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2023

Nearside Front Inner tyre edge feathering

Fail 30 Aug 2023

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner tyre edge feathering

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 59,600 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2012 58,398 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 57,997 miles

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

o/s/f tyre low pressure

o/s/f tyre near limit(inner edge)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 57,357 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 55,403 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 54,133 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 50,773 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 48,836 miles

centre rear seat belt catch repaired with tape

front brake discs worn

full body undertray fitted

knock/slight play in steering

rear silencer corroding

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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Y642 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y642 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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Y642 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 August 2001.

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