MOT Status
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124,384 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
Underside Completely covered in plactic shields not allowing full inspection sills also covered
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
Underside Completely covered in plactic shields not allowing full inspection sills also covered
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play on track arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play on track arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Inner & outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Inner & outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Unser shields fitted preventing A full inspection
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Offside Front Inner Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
offside rear tyre wearing low
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres wearing close to limit
slight perishing to both front flexible brake hoses
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
nearside and offside rear tyres unevenly wearing
noise from both rear wheels when rotated
rear wiper rubber deteriorating
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
engine manament lamp on dash
engine manament lamp on dash
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OY51 XRB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 XRB, 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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OY51 XRB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2001.
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