MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,290 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
no rear seats fitted at time off test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine cover fitted
sill covers fitted
undertrays fitted
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
front brakes uneven
slight play in both front steering arms
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front wipers starting to smear
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear brake discs slightly scored
rear brake pads 65-70% worn
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front brake discs worn
front brake pads 75-80% worn
rear brake discs slightly scored
rear brake pads 65-70% worn
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
n/s rear tyre [16 to 2mm ]left on tread
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Lower brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Centre Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OY51 OWC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 OWC, 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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OY51 OWC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 September 2001.
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