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OV51 XMM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,385 mi
Last recorded82,385 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 XMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 82,385 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 82,296 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 82,254 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre is worn on inner tread

Pass 30 Aug 2017 78,914 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 78,913 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 78,804 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 78,804 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 77,322 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 77,322 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Dec 2013
Pass 12 Jan 2012 70,386 miles

Child seat preventing full inspection of offside rear adult seat belt/buckle.

Slight play in offside rear suspension arm.

Fail 12 Jan 2012 70,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat preventing full inspection of offside rear adult seat belt/buckle.

Slight play in offside rear suspension arm.

Pass 11 Jan 2011 57,982 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 43,651 miles

all brake pads worn

Pass 14 Jan 2009 38,188 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 23 Oct 2007 31,057 miles

n/s/f tyre tread low outer edge

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 22 Oct 2007 31,057 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

n/s/f tyre tread low outer edge

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 23 Oct 2006 26,737 miles

n/s/f brake hose perishing

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 XMM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XMM, 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 XMM registered?

OV51 XMM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is OV51 XMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV51 XMM shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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