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OV51 UOP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

73,385 mi
Last recorded73,385 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 73,385 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 66,230 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 60,234 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 56,315 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 54,645 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 53,970 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 53,200 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 50,980 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 48,171 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 46,095 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 44,278 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 42,181 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 39,986 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 37,908 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 35,910 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 33,693 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 31,077 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 27,975 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 24,958 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 24,958 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 20,820 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 UOP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 UOP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV51 UOP registered?

OV51 UOP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is OV51 UOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV51 UOP shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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