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OV51 WHR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

105,643 mi
Last recorded105,643 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 WHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 105,643 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 105,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 103,620 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front subframe slightly corroded

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2016 101,081 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring view of underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Oct 2015 97,709 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 97,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 93,143 miles

O/S/R wheel arch liner rubbing on tyre

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 93,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R wheel arch liner rubbing on tyre

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 88,327 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 88,327 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 83,115 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 76,928 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 70,194 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 70,194 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 62,372 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 62,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 54,437 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 54,437 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 45,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 45,307 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 38,530 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 WHR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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