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Y658 OLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

68,528 mi
Last recorded68,528 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY658 OLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 68,528 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 68,193 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2019 66,694 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 65,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND UNDER INFLATED (4.1.E.1)

body undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2017 63,891 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 62,436 miles

wipers worn

Fail 2 Jun 2015 60,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 60,983 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 59,461 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 59,456 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 11 Jun 2013 57,601 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 55,221 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 52,423 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 48,485 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 45,273 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 41,934 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 39,805 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 35,084 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 30,131 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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Y658 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y658 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 Y658 OLK registered?

Y658 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 August 2001.

Is Y658 OLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y658 OLK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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