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MK51 OEH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,591 mi
Last recorded136,591 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 OEH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 136,591 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 4 Jul 2016 122,276 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

eml light on

Fail 4 Jul 2015 114,309 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 114,309 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 105,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 105,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 102,067 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light on

rear exhaust hanger broken away(still secure)

slight play in lower steering column joint

slight play in steering system detected at nearside front roadwheel

slight play nearside front anti roll bar

Fail 24 Feb 2014 102,052 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light on

rear exhaust hanger broken away(still secure)

slight play in lower steering column joint

slight play in steering system detected at nearside front roadwheel

slight play nearside front anti roll bar

Pass 5 Feb 2013 91,686 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 91,679 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 84,706 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 71,384 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 61,997 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 51,808 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 51,808 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 39,346 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 34,314 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE BACKING STARTING TO GO DISCOLOURED

Fail 27 Jul 2006 34,084 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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MK51 OEH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MK51 OEH, 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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MK51 OEH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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