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DV51 OKU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,924 mi
Last recorded93,924 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 OKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 93,924 miles

Indicator/high beam stalk/switch deteriorated

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Rear wiper blade split

Tailgate support struts worn

Fail 16 Mar 2015 93,924 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Tailgate support struts worn

Indicator/high beam stalk switch deteriorated

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 5 Mar 2015 93,924 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Indicator/high beam stalk switch deteriorated

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Rear wiper blade split

Tailgate support struts worn

Pass 23 Jan 2014 90,650 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all four tyres perrished slightly.

front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 31 Jan 2013 84,612 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 76,189 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 66,916 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 61,939 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 61,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 54,688 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 54,688 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 47,957 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 41,246 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 34,113 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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DV51 OKU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,898cc 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 DV51 OKU, 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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DV51 OKU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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