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OY51 CMO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

85,222 mi
Last recorded85,222 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 CMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 85,222 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 76,753 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 67,894 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 67,543 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 67,137 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 66,738 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 66,445 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 65,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 65,850 miles

Nearside Front 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 31 Jan 2014 57,611 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light staying on

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2013 56,291 miles

see previous test for advisories

Fail 30 Jan 2013 56,252 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Engine light on

Front inner pads appear low

Light misting of oil round top of steering rack

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Plastic cover sills/ plastic undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection for corrosion and components

Pass 24 Jan 2012 54,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2011 52,545 miles

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

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

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

engine managemant light on

slight smear from front wipers

Pass 4 Feb 2011 52,545 miles

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

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

engine managemant light on

slight smear from front wipers

Pass 6 Mar 2010 46,090 miles

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

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

o/s/rear tyre in poor condtiton

Pass 26 Jan 2009 36,938 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 27,692 miles

unable to fully assess under side due to plastic covers

Pass 18 Jan 2007 18,707 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 16,037 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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OY51 CMO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OY51 CMO, 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 OY51 CMO registered?

OY51 CMO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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