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Y651 OLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

125,135 mi
Last recorded125,135 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY651 OLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 125,135 miles

EML light on

corrosion n/s/f brake disc

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on front sub frame

front number plate

n/s/f brake hose cracking

underbody plastics fitted

wear on both front inner anti roll bar bushs

wear on n/s/r tyre

Fail 11 Sep 2015 125,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

EML light on

corrosion n/s/f brake disc

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on front sub frame

front number plate

n/s/f brake hose cracking

underbody plastics fitted

wear on both front inner anti roll bar bushs

wear on n/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2014 110,311 miles

imbalance on front and rear brakes - advise brake inspection to investigate cause

tyres appear to be underinflated

Fail 17 Jan 2014

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

imbalance on front and rear brakes - advise brake inspection to investigate cause

tyres appear to be underinflated

Pass 11 Jan 2013 98,258 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 80,731 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Both rear tyres have uneven inner wear

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering coloum knocking slightly.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 77,194 miles

Centre exhaust outer skin corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering nuckle noisy

Pass 31 Oct 2009 71,129 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside front brake flexi wheathering

offside front brake flexi wheathering

Fail 30 Oct 2009 71,129 miles

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside front brake flexi wheathering

offside front brake flexi wheathering

Fail 6 Nov 2008 62,853 miles

N/S/F tyre weathering

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 62,853 miles

N/S/F tyre weathering

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 57,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

driverside seatbelt webing rubing on meatal seat adjuster due to trim missing .

Fail 6 Nov 2007 57,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

driverside seatbelt webing rubing on meatal seat adjuster due to trim missing .

Fail 13 Sep 2006 50,540 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate starting to deteriate - o/s front jacking block missing

Pass 13 Sep 2006 50,540 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriate - o/s front jacking block missing

Pass 17 Sep 2005 39,208 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2005 39,208 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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Y651 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y651 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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Y651 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 August 2001.

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