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OV51 ZBP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,544 mi
Last recorded131,544 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 ZBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 131,544 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 131,544 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 125,121 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 118,465 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 114,867 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 111,007 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 111,007 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 102,839 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 100,472 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 100,472 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 93,227 miles

Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 93,227 miles

Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 87,477 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 87,477 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 83,414 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 83,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 77,316 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 68,951 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 59,002 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ZBP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZBP, 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 ZBP registered?

OV51 ZBP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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The MOT history for OV51 ZBP shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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