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OV51 XLL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,895 mi
Last recorded117,895 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 117,895 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

bonnet safety catch faulty

Fail 9 Feb 2017 117,888 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

bonnet safety catch faulty

Pass 10 Feb 2016 117,306 miles

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

eml light on

Pass 11 Mar 2015 116,769 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 116,751 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill kits fitted

some corrothion to rear wheel arches

Pass 6 Mar 2014 109,847 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Mar 2014 109,778 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 102,967 miles

knock from steering column

slight play in steering rack

Fail 30 Jan 2013 102,932 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

knock from steering column

slight play in steering rack

Pass 31 Jan 2012 96,220 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

SRS light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Jan 2012 96,213 miles

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Jan 2011 90,106 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 80,024 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 76,869 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 61,652 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

intermitant none start

o/s/rear door bottom seal coming away

rear indicator bulbs a little dull

Pass 31 Oct 2006 51,736 miles

Front number plate getting in poor condition

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 39,629 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 XLL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XLL, 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 XLL registered?

OV51 XLL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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