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OV51 UNR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,032 mi
Last recorded141,032 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 UNR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 141,032 miles

all 4 brake discs in poor condition due to corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2016 133,727 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded poor condition (3.6.B.2c)

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

undercovers and plastic covers fitted unable to gauge corrosion etc

Pass 3 Jan 2015 124,466 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f brake pipe borderline pass due to corrosion recommend replacement a.s.a.p

Fail 12 Nov 2014 124,465 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

2 x headlight aims faded

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Oct 2013 116,290 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

advise all dics's very pitted

Fail 19 Oct 2013 116,290 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

advise all dics's very pitted

odd wheel fitted to o/s/r but correct tyre size fitted

Pass 4 May 2012 115,072 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 103,904 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes to flexible hoses slightly corroded

Center exhaust silencer box corroded and de-laminating but not leaking exhaust gases

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre rubbing on plastic under wing sheild

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 103,904 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes to flexible hoses slightly corroded

Center exhaust silencer box corroded and de-laminating but not leaking exhaust gases

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre rubbing on plastic under wing sheild

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 101,785 miles

Both front flexible brake hoses slightly deteriated (perrished)

Both front tyre treads wearing more on outer edges

Both rear metal brake pipes from flexible hoses slightly corroded

Front registration plate slightly deteriated

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate slightly deteriated

Rear section of exhaust corroded and de-laminating but sound and not leaking exhaust gases

Pass 10 Nov 2009 94,943 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 88,024 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 78,851 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 64,390 miles

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

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

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

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

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 UNR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UNR, 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 UNR registered?

OV51 UNR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is OV51 UNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV51 UNR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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