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EA51 OBS

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,029 mi
Last recorded95,029 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 OBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 95,029 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 95,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake warning lamp on dash

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 89,092 miles

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

offside rear light lense damaged

Fail 14 Aug 2013 89,089 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

offside rear light lense damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2009 51,288 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 46,953 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 42,022 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 35,463 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 35,463 miles

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

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

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

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

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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EA51 OBS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EA51 OBS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA51 OBS registered?

EA51 OBS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is EA51 OBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA51 OBS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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