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X78 OVW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

90,210 mi
Last recorded90,210 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX78 OVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 90,210 miles

EML ON

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 90,210 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

EML ON

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 89,429 miles

both headlight aim on limit

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2023 88,963 miles

both front tyres has slight cracks

front number plate slightly poor

Pass 17 Mar 2022 88,500 miles

front number plate slightly poor

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2021 88,046 miles

front number plate poor

n/s headlight aim on limit

Pass 16 Mar 2020 87,751 miles

n/s/r tyre has cracks on sidewall

Pass 19 Mar 2019 86,643 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 86,638 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 85,598 miles

front brake hoses perished

Pass 21 Mar 2017 83,792 miles

Eml on

Pass 17 Mar 2016 81,703 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 1 Oct 2014 78,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 74,012 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 73,963 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 72,221 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 69,473 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 65,664 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 65,664 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 63,290 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 60,286 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 60,286 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2007 50,224 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 50,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 37,919 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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X78 OVW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 X78 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 X78 OVW registered?

X78 OVW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 February 2001.

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The MOT history for X78 OVW shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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