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X107 OVW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,317 mi
Last recorded108,317 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX107 OVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 108,317 miles

damages to n.s rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 7 Mar 2014 108,298 miles

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

damages to n.s rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 6 Feb 2013 106,052 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 104,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2012 104,973 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2011 103,383 miles

beam pattern weak on headlights

n/s rear tyres cracked and perished and worn on inner edge

o/s rear tyre has split in sidewall

Fail 31 Jan 2011 103,367 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

beam pattern weak on headlights

n/s rear tyres cracked and perished and worn on inner edge

o/s rear tyre has split in sidewall

Pass 4 Aug 2009 99,779 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 96,956 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 87,013 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006

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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X107 OVW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 X107 OVW, 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 X107 OVW registered?

X107 OVW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 February 2001.

Is X107 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X107 OVW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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