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SL51 OGU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,258 mi
Last recorded59,258 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 OGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2014 59,258 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine warning lamp

Pass 25 Jun 2014 59,258 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine warning lamp

Pass 28 Feb 2013 54,766 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 49,701 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 47,139 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 44,003 miles

O/S/F JACKING POINT RUBBER MISSING.

O/S/R LOWER SPRING SEAT DETERIORATED.

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED.

Fail 11 Nov 2009 44,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/S/F JACKING POINT RUBBER MISSING.

O/S/R LOWER SPRING SEAT DETERIORATED.

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED.

Pass 14 Nov 2008 40,940 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2008 40,940 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 34,467 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front flexis starting to crack

o/s/r tyre preassure low and tyre slight mis-shape

rear reg plate slightly faded

Fail 14 Nov 2007 34,467 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front flexis starting to crack

o/s/r tyre preassure low and tyre slight mis-shape

rear reg plate slightly faded

Pass 4 Dec 2006 30,156 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

o/s/r tyre showing signs of perishing and slight tread lift

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 OGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OGU, 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 OGU registered?

SL51 OGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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