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SL51 OGR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,581 mi
Last recorded99,581 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 OGR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 99,581 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Jun 2012 99,580 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2010 91,100 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 80,804 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 80,804 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2008 68,298 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2008 68,294 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 56,210 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 45,317 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 45,317 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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SL51 OGR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SL51 OGR, 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 SL51 OGR registered?

SL51 OGR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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