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SL51 OGW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,682 mi
Last recorded90,682 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 OGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011 90,682 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres low tread reedings

clunking noise from steering when rocking side to side

o/s/f track rod end slight play

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 18 Mar 2010 79,797 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 79,797 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 67,717 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 67,717 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s/f brake pipes starting to corode

Pass 7 Mar 2008 58,042 miles

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

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2006 50,612 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 19 Oct 2005 42,327 miles

Offside 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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SL51 OGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SL51 OGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL51 OGW registered?

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

Is SL51 OGW safe to buy?

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