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OY51 TCZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,719 mi
Last recorded104,719 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 TCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 104,719 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 104,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 86,818 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 86,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 68,056 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 68,056 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 48,487 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 29,486 miles

rear near side tyre has cut close to cord

Pass 24 Aug 2006 23,797 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 19,959 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 TCZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TCZ, 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 TCZ registered?

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

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