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OV51 XKZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,881 mi
Last recorded86,881 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 XKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 86,881 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 84,983 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged X2 NSF/OSF (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated X2 NSF/OSF (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Nearside Front TYRE HAS CUT IN SIDEWALL BUT UNABLE TO SEE CORDS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Fail 23 May 2018 84,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged X2 NSF/OSF (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated X2 NSF/OSF (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Nearside Front TYRE HAS CUT IN SIDEWALL BUT UNABLE TO SEE CORDS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Pass 24 May 2017 83,528 miles

Front CHECK TYRE PRESSURES

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

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

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED

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

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

Rear EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Pass 27 May 2016 81,376 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play X2 INNER STEERING JOINTS (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED

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

Offside Front DRIVERS SEAT BELT HAS A TWIST

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

X2 SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 25 May 2016 81,376 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Headlamp switch faulty STAYING ON MAIN BEAM (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect NO PATTERN (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Ball joint has slight play X2 INNER STEERING JOINTS (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED

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

Offside Front DRIVERS SEAT BELT HAS A TWIST

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

X2 SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 22 May 2015 79,327 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 76,517 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2014 76,517 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 66,770 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 66,766 miles

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

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 62,063 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

knock in steering

rear slincer box starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Jul 2011 54,794 miles

knock in steering

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge uneven and near wear indicators

under trays fitted/covers over door sills

Pass 20 Aug 2010 48,927 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 42,254 miles

unable to check thoroughly under vehicle due to fitment of protection covers

Pass 25 Sep 2008 34,570 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 29,447 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 23,652 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 19,791 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 XKZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 XKZ, 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 XKZ registered?

OV51 XKZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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