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OY51 XRH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,190 mi
Last recorded129,190 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 XRH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 129,190 miles

Both front windscreen wipers smearing slightly.

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear and n/s/f inner beads (4.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

coolant level low

rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still secure

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

slight bind n/s/r when rotated by hand

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2015 129,103 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear and n/s/f inner beads (4.2.A.1a)

coolant level low

rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still secure

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

slight bind n/s/r when rotated by hand

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2014 120,138 miles

Eexhaust is starting to rust.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Number plate is in a poor condition.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 120,138 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Eexhaust is starting to rust.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Number plate is in a poor condition.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2013

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 98,709 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 93,323 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 90,107 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 84,968 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 651,312 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 67,584 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 60,326 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 XRH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XRH, 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 XRH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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