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OV51 ZBE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

71,624 mi
Last recorded71,624 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 ZBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 71,624 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 71,624 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 69,033 miles

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)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 69,033 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 65,667 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 62,868 miles

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 62,868 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 59,581 miles

Both front brake hose - top rubber reinforcement split broken away

Front and Rear brake pads wearing thin

Slight wheel buckle - Nearside front, Nearside rear and offside rear

Steering column bearings noisy/rough

Fail 5 Nov 2014 59,581 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Both front brake hose - top rubber reinforcement split broken away

Both rear tyres tread depth down to 2mm

Front and Rear brake pads wearing thin

Play in nearside front anti roll bar link rod

Slight wheel buckle - Nearside front, Nearside rear and offside rear

Steering column bearings noisy/rough

Pass 21 Nov 2013 55,291 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 55,291 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 51,343 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 46,701 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 46,701 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 42,590 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 42,590 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 38,484 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front door mirror taped up (Mirror is secure)

Uneven Tyre wear (Both rear tyres)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 38,484 miles

Nearside front door mirror taped up (Mirror is secure)

Uneven Tyre wear (Both rear tyres)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 33,241 miles

rear nplate delamanting

Pass 9 Nov 2007 29,477 miles

steering col knocks rear n/plate delamanting

Fail 14 Nov 2006 26,022 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 26,022 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 ZBE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ZBE, 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 ZBE registered?

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

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