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OY51 SZP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,282 mi
Last recorded63,282 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 63,282 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine has a oil leak

engine warning light is on

Fail 18 Sep 2019 63,277 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light hole in the lens showing a white light (4.5.4 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine has a oil leak

engine warning light is on

Pass 26 Sep 2018 62,384 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing heavily corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2018 62,376 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing heavily corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2017 61,224 miles

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

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

engine management light illuminated

outer caseing of rear silencer deteriorated

plastic covers not allowing a complete inspection of both outer side sills

under-trays fitted obscuring some under-side components

Fail 18 Sep 2017 61,224 miles

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

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

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

engine management light illuminated

outer caseing of rear silencer deteriorated

plastic covers not allowing a complete inspection of both outer side sills

under-trays fitted obscuring some under-side components

Pass 15 Sep 2016 59,679 miles

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

engine maneagement

outer coseing of silencer deteriorated

plastic covers not allowing a complete inspection of both outer side sills

under-trays fitted obscuring some under-side components

Fail 15 Sep 2016 59,679 miles

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

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

engine maneagement

outer coseing of silencer deteriorated

plastic covers not allowing a complete inspection of both outer side sills

under-trays fitted obscuring some under-side components

Pass 22 Sep 2015 58,341 miles

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

engine management light illuminated

plastic covers not allowing a complete inspection of both outer side sills

slight deterioration to outer caseing of silencer

under trays

Pass 24 Sep 2014 56,652 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light illuminated

plastic covers not allowing a complete inspection of both outer side sills

slight deterioration of outer casing of silencer

Fail 24 Sep 2014 56,652 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light illuminated

plastic covers not allowing a complete inspection of both outer side sills

slight deterioration of outer casing of silencer

Pass 7 Oct 2013 55,061 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light illuminated

plastic covers not allowing a complete inspection of both outer side sills

slight deterioration to exhaust

Pass 1 Oct 2012 53,442 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light illuminated

plastic covered sills not allowing a complete inspection

slight deterioration to exhaust

Fail 1 Oct 2012 53,442 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light illuminated

plastic covered sills not allowing a complete inspection

slight deterioration to exhaust

Pass 21 Sep 2011 51,497 miles

slight cracking n/s/f tyre

slight cracking o/s/f tyre

Fail 21 Sep 2011 51,497 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

slight cracking n/s/f tyre

slight cracking o/s/f tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2010 50,190 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 48,909 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 47,744 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 44,045 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 37,293 miles

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

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

rear number plate deteriorating ;;

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 SZP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SZP, 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 SZP registered?

OY51 SZP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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The MOT history for OY51 SZP shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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