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OV51 SXU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Orange Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,807 mi
Last recorded76,807 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 SXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 76,807 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 69,849 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 66,370 miles

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

engine tray & undercovers fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2015 66,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

engine tray & undercovers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2014 62,450 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 55,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2013 55,385 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 47,264 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 39,436 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

both front tyres have slight damage to side walls

Pass 20 Nov 2009 35,394 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 28,852 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 26,803 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 24,997 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 23,623 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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OV51 SXU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Orange with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OV51 SXU, 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 OV51 SXU registered?

OV51 SXU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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