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X112 OVW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,646 mi
Last recorded123,646 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX112 OVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2014 123,646 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2014 123,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2013 115,582 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Feb 2012 108,393 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

light play in o/s rack arm

Pass 12 Feb 2012 108,393 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

light play in o/s rack arm

Pass 11 Nov 2010 98,841 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 89,565 miles

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

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

play in n/s rack arm

Fail 4 Nov 2009 89,510 miles

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

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

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

play in n/s rack arm

Pass 1 Nov 2008 77,245 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 64,490 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 64,474 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 55,643 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 55,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2006 45,782 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 45,782 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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X112 OVW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X112 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 X112 OVW registered?

X112 OVW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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