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OY51 PGK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,806 mi
Last recorded82,806 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 PGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 82,806 miles

offside front brake pipe correded

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2017 82,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside front brake pipe correded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 77,689 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (1.4.A.2f)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 72,914 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2013 67,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

O/S/R Brake pipe covered in under-eal

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 67,167 miles

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

O/S/R Brake pipe covered in under-eal

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 61,754 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 61,754 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside 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 Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 57,145 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 57,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 51,579 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 51,552 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 47,952 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 45,881 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 43,002 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 38,744 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 37,522 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 PGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PGK, 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 PGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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