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OW51 KVH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,176 mi
Last recorded83,176 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW51 KVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 83,176 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 76,547 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 63,265 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 55,343 miles

both front brake pads 3to4mm will not get to next service /large ridge on both front brake discs

rear pads 50% left

small cuts in side wall nearside rear tyre

small cuts in side wall offside front tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2008 47,644 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre low 3mm/small cut in side wall

Fail 7 Feb 2008 47,460 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre low 3mm/small cut in side wall

Pass 29 Jan 2007 38,655 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 38,655 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 29,996 miles

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

rear pads 6to7mm

small cut side wall nearside rear tyre

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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OW51 KVH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OW51 KVH, 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 OW51 KVH registered?

OW51 KVH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is OW51 KVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW51 KVH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OW51 KVH have outstanding finance?

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