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OV51 UCC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,003 mi
Last recorded83,003 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 UCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 83,003 miles

all brake discs worn and corroded

n/s/f bal joint dust cover damage

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2013 80,454 miles

rear silencer and and exhaust corroded

rearbrake pipes corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2013 80,454 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear silencer and and exhaust corroded

rearbrake pipes corroded

Pass 1 May 2012 72,835 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 72,835 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 70,311 miles

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

o/s and n/s front tyres underinflated

Fail 8 Sep 2011 70,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

o/s and n/s front tyres underinflated

Pass 10 Sep 2010 65,746 miles

both front tyres underinflated

e.m.l. on

o/s front suspension top mount/bearing notchy

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge, just within pass limits

Pass 1 Oct 2009 60,995 miles

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

advise o/s/r tyre in poor condition

Fail 1 Oct 2009 60,995 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

advise o/s/r tyre in poor condition

Pass 15 Oct 2008 56,274 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 56,274 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front tyres slightly wearing on outer edge of tread

engine mangement light on

o/s/r tyre slightly cracked on very edge of outer tread

slight play in steering universal joint

Pass 25 Sep 2007 48,847 miles

n\s\r tyre exhibits age type deterioration on outer tread and wall.clonk from steering column requirers further investigation.

Pass 17 Oct 2006 38,157 miles

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

advise n/s/r tyre in poor condition

Pass 19 Oct 2005 28,779 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 28,770 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UCC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UCC, 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 UCC registered?

OV51 UCC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is OV51 UCC safe to buy?

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