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FY51 OZK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,368 mi
Last recorded90,368 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 90,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

covers under body unable to inspect some components

mil light on

Pass 1 Dec 2017 87,628 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre balding on outer edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

eml light on

n/s/rear wheel damaged

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Nov 2016 85,460 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015

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

exhaust in poor condistion

Pass 2 Dec 2014 80,449 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 77,066 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 73,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 73,648 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 70,158 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 65,065 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 57,947 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 50,478 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 44,478 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 37,753 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 6 Nov 2006 37,753 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 33,269 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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FY51 OZK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FY51 OZK, 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 OZK registered?

FY51 OZK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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