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DV51 ONA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

93,902 mi
Last recorded93,902 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 ONA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 93,902 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 90,223 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 86,601 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crossmember sightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 86,597 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crossmember sightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 83,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member surface corrosion and been undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 83,193 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 80,307 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 80,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 77,094 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front shockabsorber weak

Rear exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 17 Aug 2016 73,301 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 72,010 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 70,876 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 69,354 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 63,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2011 60,306 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 58,383 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 56,365 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 54,310 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 51,273 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 48,568 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 ONA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ONA, 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 DV51 ONA registered?

DV51 ONA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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