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P22 OVE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

75,684 mi
Last recorded75,684 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP22 OVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 75,684 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both NS and OS coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 75,671 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both NS and OS coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 73,557 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 70,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 70,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 67,897 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 67,897 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 65,910 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 65,765 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Suspension coil spring broken at bottom with a piece missing. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs faces lipped, ridged and thin. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses perishing towards input ends and in poor condition. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate delaminating and deteriorating. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Uneven wear to tyre tread with low patches particularly towards inner edge.

Notchy feel to steering detected at steering wheel.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate delaminating and deteriorating. (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 61,767 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 56,031 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 56,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 49,923 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 48,015 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 46,808 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 45,507 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 45,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 43,749 miles

o/s/r tyre uneven wear

Pass 12 Jun 2013 41,214 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 39,168 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 37,339 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 35,087 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 35,087 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 32,684 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 30,980 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 28,558 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 26,078 miles

offside front tyre tread starting to wear on inner edge

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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P22 OVE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P22 OVE, 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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P22 OVE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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