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DY51 OJV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,701 mi
Last recorded100,701 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 OJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 100,701 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 81,230 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 81,221 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 May 2015 57,672 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 57,672 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 40,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

road tax currently displayed on vehicle has expired

Pass 4 Mar 2014 40,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

road tax currently displayed on vehicle has expired

Pass 14 Jan 2013 33,598 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 32,186 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 29,869 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2010 26,205 miles

engine management light on

Pass 11 Jun 2009 24,731 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 22,213 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 17,981 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 8,050 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 6,885 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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DY51 OJV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DY51 OJV, 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 DY51 OJV registered?

DY51 OJV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 October 2001.

Is DY51 OJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY51 OJV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY51 OJV have outstanding finance?

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