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OY51 OWC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,290 mi
Last recorded156,290 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 OWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 156,290 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 135,264 miles

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

no rear seats fitted at time off test

Pass 20 Aug 2015 126,556 miles

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

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2014 118,869 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 118,869 miles

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

front brakes uneven

Pass 16 Aug 2013 110,495 miles

slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 1 Aug 2012 103,826 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 100,116 miles

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

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 23 Aug 2010 82,793 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly scored

rear brake pads 65-70% worn

Fail 23 Aug 2010 82,793 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 69,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s rear tyre [16 to 2mm ]left on tread

Pass 14 Aug 2008 57,915 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 57,784 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Aug 2007 51,116 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 51,116 miles

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 43,955 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 43,812 miles

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.

Pass 17 Aug 2005 35,874 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 35,874 miles

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.

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 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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