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Y773 OLH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,515 mi
Last recorded75,515 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY773 OLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2016 75,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear seat belt clip cover is missing

Offside Front seat belt slow to return

Fail 4 Jul 2015 65,945 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r seat belt stalk catch cover missing but seat belt working ok

some metal brake pipes showing signs of surface rust

Pass 4 Jul 2015 65,945 miles

n/s/r seat belt stalk catch cover missing but seat belt working ok

some metal brake pipes showing signs of surface rust

Pass 2 Jul 2014 61,075 miles

No airbag light illuminated

Rear metal brake pipe ferrules corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2014 61,075 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

No airbag light illuminated

Rear metal brake pipe ferrules corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2013 56,338 miles

Airbag light not illuminating when ignition switch and and running

N/s/r seat belt buckle damaged, operation not effected.

Fail 8 Jul 2013 56,331 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

N/s/r seat belt buckle damaged, operation not effected.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 52,388 miles

Both front tyres have sidewall damage

Pass 13 Jul 2011 46,892 miles

anti roll bar drop links n/s and o/s front have play

front flexy brake hoses starting to perish slightly

n/s/r seatbelt buckle/anchor plastic cover missing not allowing incorrect operation. secures and releases correctly under pressure

screw in n/s/r tyre outer edge

Pass 30 Apr 2010 40,462 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 37,998 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 35,627 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 32,356 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 28,300 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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Y773 OLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y773 OLH, 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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Y773 OLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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