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OV51 TGF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 TGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear door damge

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2017

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear door damge

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 117,102 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in offside rear subframe mount

Fail 14 Oct 2015 117,102 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in offside rear subframe mount

Pass 21 Nov 2014 108,952 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2013 102,264 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 100,846 miles

EML on

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre out of shape

offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Fail 25 Sep 2013 100,846 miles

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

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

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

EML on

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre out of shape

offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

offside rear tyre has large splits on inner sidewall

Pass 25 Sep 2012 94,929 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine warning light on

offside front tyre has cuts to sidewalls

rear exhaust box corroded

rear wheels showing signs of rubbing against inner wheel arches

Fail 25 Sep 2012 94,928 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine warning light on

offside front tyre has cuts to sidewalls

rear exhaust box corroded

rear wheels showing signs of rubbing against inner wheel arches

Pass 19 Sep 2011 89,155 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

damage to nearside rear tyre side wall

damage to offside front tyre side wall

knocking noise from steering

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2011 89,155 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

damage to nearside rear tyre side wall

damage to offside front tyre side wall

knocking noise from steering

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2010 80,079 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear coil springs corroded

slight clonk from steering

Fail 20 Sep 2010 80,079 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear coil springs corroded

slight clonk from steering

Pass 29 Oct 2009 74,362 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

cuts in off side and near side rear tyer tread

Fail 28 Oct 2009 74,345 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

cuts in off side and near side rear tyer tread

Pass 23 Oct 2008 65,574 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre rubbing on plastic inner wing guard!

slight play/clonk in steering column/steering wheel area!

Pass 11 Oct 2007 55,423 miles

rear registration plate is starting to deteriorate!

slight clonk and movement in steering column area!

Fail 11 Oct 2007 55,423 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear registration plate is starting to deteriorate!

slight clonk and movement in steering column area!

Pass 12 Oct 2006 45,209 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 36,522 miles

chunk out of nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

nearside front tyre has deep splits in inner sidewall but not showing cords!

tracking needs adjusting according to tyre wear!

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 TGF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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