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FL51 OUO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 OUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020
Pass 4 Sep 2019
Fail 29 Aug 2019

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed tail gate. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018
Fail 20 Aug 2018

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 150,735 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 150,732 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 135,628 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 124,711 miles

corrosion on exhaust centre box

Pass 6 Aug 2014 112,563 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 98,990 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 85,720 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f brake hoses perishing

Pass 25 Aug 2011 72,138 miles

rear tyres wear on outer edges

Pass 7 Sep 2010 56,836 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 49,355 miles

wear on all tyres n/s tyres only just legal 1.6mm

Pass 3 Feb 2009 38,781 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 30,443 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 30,441 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 29,232 miles

TYRES PERISHING,STEEL BRAKE PIPES BEGINING TO CORRODE,EXHAUST CENTRE MOUNTING MISSING

Pass 17 Mar 2006 27,091 miles

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE.

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 OUO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OUO, 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 OUO registered?

FL51 OUO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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