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OY51 XPL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

65,513 mi
Last recorded65,513 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 65,513 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 59,937 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 59,937 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 56,969 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015
Pass 29 Sep 2014 53,542 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 53,374 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 53,374 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 52,606 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 51,403 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 49,732 miles

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

off side front tyre has side wall damage but no cord or wire is showing.

Fail 10 Sep 2010 49,732 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

off side front tyre has side wall damage but no cord or wire is showing.

Fail 30 Mar 2009 44,950 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

front end damaged/repaired

Pass 30 Mar 2009 44,950 miles

front end damaged/repaired

Pass 28 Feb 2008 38,359 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 38,359 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 36,803 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 31,227 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 XPL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 XPL, 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 XPL registered?

OY51 XPL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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