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OY51 XRB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

124,384 mi
Last recorded124,384 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 XRB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 124,384 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 124,384 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 120,059 miles

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))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 120,041 miles

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))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 115,467 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 112,814 miles

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))

Pass 10 May 2021 112,047 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 111,871 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 111,871 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Inner Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 111,254 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 110,692 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 110,224 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 109,209 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 108,453 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 107,505 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2013 107,505 miles

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)

Pass 29 May 2012 106,058 miles

both front tyres wearing close to limit

slight perishing to both front flexible brake hoses

Pass 31 May 2011 103,824 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 100,838 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 98,648 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 94,043 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine manament lamp on dash

Pass 21 May 2008 94,043 miles

engine manament lamp on dash

Pass 20 Nov 2006 87,903 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 87,903 miles

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 77,123 miles

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

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 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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What year was OY51 XRB registered?

OY51 XRB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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