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FY51 OZB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

50,769 mi
Last recorded50,769 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 OZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2018 50,769 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sub frame holed and weekend (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front brake binding on wheel free

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside, sill and engine bay covers fitted not allowing full view of some testable components

Pass 24 Oct 2017 50,537 miles

Engine bay underside and sill covers fitted not allowing full view

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracking with age

Fail 17 Oct 2017 50,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured spring cup on strut (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment seperated (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment seperated (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Engine bay underside and sill covers fitted not allowing full view

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracking with age

Pass 2 Nov 2016 50,196 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust rear silener outer cover rotten

Pass 19 Oct 2015 48,320 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 47,439 miles

advise front subframe very rusty

Fail 9 Oct 2014 47,439 miles

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

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

advise front subframe very rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2013 46,313 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 46,101 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 44,998 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 44,998 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 43,681 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 43,677 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 42,485 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 41,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 41,004 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 37,781 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 37,781 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 34,166 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 34,166 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 29,583 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 29,583 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 24,927 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 24,927 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.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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FY51 OZB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 FY51 OZB, 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 FY51 OZB registered?

FY51 OZB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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