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Y783 OLH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,610 mi
Last recorded79,610 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY783 OLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 79,610 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 73,903 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 73,903 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 66,263 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2015 66,263 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 59,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2014 59,294 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 53,769 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 46,043 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 46,043 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 44,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 41,787 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 41,787 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 38,428 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 34,948 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 32,096 miles

under body plastic covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2006 38,386 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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Y783 OLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y783 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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What year was Y783 OLH registered?

Y783 OLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is Y783 OLH safe to buy?

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