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OY51 SFN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,687 mi
Last recorded113,687 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 SFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 113,687 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 108,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

full beam switch slightly insecure

under body slightly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2014 105,114 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 98,142 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 90,985 miles

front tyres worn

n/s/r tyre worn low

sill kit fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2011 83,986 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 83,986 miles

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 75,895 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 69,348 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 69,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2008 63,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2007 57,036 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 47,446 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 SFN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SFN, 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 SFN registered?

OY51 SFN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is OY51 SFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY51 SFN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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