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Y644 OLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,610 mi
Last recorded85,610 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY644 OLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 85,610 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2017 85,610 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

exhaust outer skin corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2015 83,854 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 82,118 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 82,042 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 82,036 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 80,620 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)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 80,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 26 Sep 2011 77,481 miles

ESP light on

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

air bag light on

both front brake hoses cracked

both rear brake pipes corroded

centre exhaust corroded

not possible to inspect front to rear underbody or components due to plastic covers

rear subframe corroded advise cover off to inspect fully

some wear steering column knuckle joint

Fail 21 Sep 2011 77,476 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ESP light on

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

air bag light on

both front brake hoses cracked

both rear brake pipes corroded

centre exhaust corroded

not possible to inspect front to rear underbody or components due to plastic covers

rear subframe corroded advise cover off to inspect fully

some wear steering column knuckle joint

Pass 22 Sep 2010 73,001 miles

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

bonnet difficult to open

both rear brake pipes corroded

nearside washer jet blocked

offside rear tyre flat

underbody inspection not possible due to front to rear plastic covers

Fail 21 Sep 2010 73,001 miles

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

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

bonnet difficult to open

both rear brake pipes corroded

nearside washer jet blocked

offside rear tyre flat

underbody inspection not possible due to front to rear plastic covers

Pass 14 Sep 2009 68,638 miles

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

front flexi brake hoses cracking

Fail 14 Sep 2009 68,638 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front flexi brake hoses cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2008 64,719 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)

rear coil spring lower cushion locaters in poor condition

Pass 26 Sep 2007 59,807 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 53,461 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 53,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 45,250 miles

chip in the windscreen

rear o/s lens cracked

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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Y644 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y644 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 Y644 OLK registered?

Y644 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 August 2001.

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The MOT history for Y644 OLK shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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