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OY51 SCV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

134,333 mi
Last recorded134,333 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 SCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 134,333 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 124,893 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 124,884 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 111,055 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 71,916 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 71,916 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 71,911 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 71,911 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 67,949 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 67,949 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 63,842 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 58,903 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 58,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 54,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 54,223 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 48,883 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 42,986 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 38,156 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 33,904 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front bumper and o/s sill damaged

n/s/f tyre two thirds worn and sidewall damaged (but not to cords)- advise to replace

rear springs seats corroded

rear wiper blade in poor condition

squeak from brakes

Pass 14 Sep 2006 28,946 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 23,985 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2005 23,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 SCV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY51 SCV registered?

OY51 SCV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is OY51 SCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY51 SCV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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