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OY51 MLN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,494 mi
Last recorded99,494 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 MLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 99,494 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 85,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 85,102 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 72,381 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2014 72,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 59,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 53,778 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 48,410 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 48,410 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 44,229 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 42,181 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 39,044 miles

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

rear No.plate delaminating

Pass 21 Sep 2007 35,763 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 31,200 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 MLN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MLN, 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 MLN registered?

OY51 MLN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is OY51 MLN safe to buy?

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