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OV51 TGZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

66,723 mi
Last recorded66,723 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 TGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 66,723 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 66,723 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 47,354 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 46,636 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 46,636 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 45,752 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 43,972 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 41,199 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 39,214 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 35,075 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 32,652 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 32,652 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 28,444 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 24,750 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 21,036 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 17,172 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 TGZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TGZ, 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 TGZ registered?

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

Is OV51 TGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV51 TGZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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