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OV51 TDU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,494 mi
Last recorded79,494 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 TDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 79,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 76,809 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 75,457 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both wing repeaters starting to fade

front disc's slightly worn and starting to corrode on outer surface

offside rear and nearside front indicators starting to fade

Fail 8 Mar 2017 75,441 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both wing repeaters starting to fade

front disc's slightly worn and starting to corrode on outer surface

offside rear and nearside front indicators starting to fade

Pass 13 Oct 2015 74,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside offside rear tyre worn on edge

wipers slightly worn

Fail 13 Oct 2015 74,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside offside rear tyre worn on edge

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

wipers slightly worn

Pass 14 Oct 2014 69,549 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 62,291 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 61,973 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 50,687 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 50,687 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 38,963 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 37,461 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 33,368 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall slight dammage

Pass 8 Oct 2008 29,894 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 29,889 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 26,366 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 22,611 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 18,051 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 TDU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TDU, 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 TDU registered?

OV51 TDU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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