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Y649 OLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

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

RegistrationY649 OLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016
Pass 14 Feb 2015 71,154 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 67,550 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 67,550 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 60,921 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 57,013 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2011 49,712 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 41,991 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 41,991 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 32,488 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 29,953 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 27,043 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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Y649 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y649 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 Y649 OLK registered?

Y649 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 August 2001.

Is Y649 OLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y649 OLK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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