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Y673 OLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

119,730 mi
Last recorded119,730 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY673 OLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 119,730 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 119,730 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 107,785 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Exhaust system rusty & deteriorating.

Front subframe rusty.

Nearside mirror broken.

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 107,785 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Exhaust system rusty & deteriorating.

Front subframe rusty.

Nearside mirror broken.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 96,678 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 96,678 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 85,416 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 85,416 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2008 69,906 miles

Both front flexible brake hose's are perished.

Fail 14 May 2008 69,897 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Both front flexible brake hose's are perished.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 10 May 2007 55,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F SEAT BELT FRAYING [NOT SUFFICIENT TO OBSTRUCT CORRECT OPERATION]

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR WIPER BLADE TORN

REMOVED PHONE BRACKET FROM WINDSCREEN[OBSTRUCTING DRIVERS VIEW]

Pass 10 May 2007 55,077 miles

O/S/F SEAT BELT FRAYING [NOT SUFFICIENT TO OBSTRUCT CORRECT OPERATION]

REAR WIPER BLADE TORN

REMOVED PHONE BRACKET FROM WINDSCREEN[OBSTRUCTING DRIVERS VIEW]

Pass 28 Apr 2006 39,763 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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Y673 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y673 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 Y673 OLK registered?

Y673 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 August 2001.

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The MOT history for Y673 OLK shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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