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OV51 WHL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

155,790 mi
Last recorded155,790 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 WHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 155,790 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 154,029 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 151,435 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 151,435 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 146,591 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 141,937 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 137,355 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 137,350 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 136,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Underbody slightly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2013 134,346 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

metal brake pipes across rear radius arms corroding

slight blow from exhaust centre/rear silencer-has been repaired-advise replace

Fail 22 Oct 2013 134,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

metal brake pipes across rear radius arms corroding

offside rear tyre cracking on inner edge-and out of shape-on legal limit in places

slight blow from exhaust centre/rear silencer-has been repaired-advise replace

Pass 15 Oct 2012 125,414 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front tyre worn to wear markers

n/s rear has slight lumps and out of shape

Pass 18 Oct 2011 114,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape.

Pass 13 Oct 2010 103,603 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 92,881 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 81,266 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 81,266 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 71,439 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 61,351 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 61,341 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 49,590 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 WHL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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