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OY51 XPB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,511 mi
Last recorded92,511 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 XPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 92,511 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 91,999 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 91,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 91,315 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 90,628 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven inside edge

Rear silencer detiorating

engine pans floor pans and plastic sills fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2017 90,627 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven inside edge

Rear silencer detiorating

engine pans floor pans and plastic sills fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2016 88,850 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 85,510 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 85,500 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 82,034 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 77,902 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 74,321 miles

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

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

both front brake discs wearing thin

both rear tyres rubbing against plastic inner wheel arch liners

Pass 20 Sep 2011 69,121 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

both rear tyres rubbing inner wheel arch liners

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Sep 2010 63,706 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 58,678 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 53,054 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 48,072 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 41,204 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 XPB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XPB, 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 XPB registered?

OY51 XPB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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