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OV51 TBO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

82,169 mi
Last recorded82,169 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 TBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 82,169 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 82,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2010 73,156 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 73,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 67,863 miles

Both rear tyres are beginning to perish.

Fail 23 Apr 2009 67,863 miles

Both rear tyres are beginning to perish.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2008 62,404 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 62,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 May 2007 55,361 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 May 2007 55,361 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 55,341 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 3 May 2006 47,024 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 47,024 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 TBO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 OV51 TBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OV51 TBO?

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What year was OV51 TBO registered?

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

Is OV51 TBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV51 TBO shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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