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FL51 OUG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

184,904 mi
Last recorded184,904 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 OUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2013 184,904 miles

Child seat fitted to the offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belts.

Front registration plate character 'O' faded.

Nearside and offside front headlamp aims low.

Nearside rear seatbelt locking device cover missing.

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

Offside front inner brake pad finished.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 171,287 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 157,059 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 157,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 142,329 miles

nearside front strut top mounting starting to have slight noise possible starting to sieze

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2010 142,329 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

nearside front strut top mounting starting to have slight noise possible starting to sieze

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2009 128,468 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 111,372 miles

unable to fully inspect all brake and fuel lines due to covers fitted

Pass 2 May 2007
Fail 24 Apr 2007

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2006 80,730 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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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FL51 OUG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FL51 OUG, 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 FL51 OUG registered?

FL51 OUG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is FL51 OUG safe to buy?

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