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OY51 SBX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

171,831 mi
Last recorded171,831 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 SBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 171,831 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

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

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 161,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s mirror glass mising

Fail 26 Sep 2014 161,223 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s mirror glass mising

Pass 25 Sep 2013 154,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Sep 2013 154,200 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2012 147,179 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 147,208 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 17 Aug 2012

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust middle section corroded

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

Offside wiper blade splitting

Pass 23 Aug 2011 130,049 miles

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

underside of vehicle not fully tested due to factory panneling

Pass 3 Aug 2010 111,496 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 91,697 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 73,712 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 70,107 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 59,139 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 49,871 miles

slight play in o/s anti roll bar end link.

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 SBX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SBX, 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 SBX registered?

OY51 SBX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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