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Y657 OLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

84,607 mi
Last recorded84,607 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY657 OLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 84,607 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 84,607 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 82,823 miles

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Rear exhaust mount broken

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front suggest replacement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 82,823 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Rear exhaust mount broken

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front suggest replacement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 80,746 miles

Engine management light on

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Mid rear exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded and incomplete but exhaust still adequately supported

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 80,723 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Engine management light on

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Mid rear exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded and incomplete but exhaust still adequately supported

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 78,549 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

center exhaust silencer corrosion

full under trays

Pass 26 Sep 2014 75,811 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear tyres perished

both registration plates slightly delaminated

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust hanger braket insecure but exhaust stil adequately supported

Fail 24 Sep 2014 75,811 miles

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

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear tyres perished

both registration plates slightly delaminated

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust hanger braket insecure but exhaust stil adequately supported

Pass 26 Sep 2013 73,243 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

centre exhaust slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

rear exhaust hanger detatched but still adequately supported

Pass 28 Sep 2012 70,657 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 70,657 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 68,414 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs pitted/worn

Fail 27 Sep 2011 68,414 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both front brake discs pitted/worn

Fail 9 Jul 2010 64,478 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 64,478 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 58,565 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 50,361 miles

Exhaust rusty

Rear inner sill's rusty.

Small chip's to windscreen.

Fail 24 Jul 2007 41,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 41,131 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 30,888 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 30,812 miles

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

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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Y657 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Y657 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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Y657 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 August 2001.

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