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X83 OVW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,487 mi
Last recorded80,487 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX83 OVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 80,487 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 80,487 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 77,094 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 77,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 73,249 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 73,228 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 68,623 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 63,919 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 58,547 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 52,512 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 52,512 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 46,341 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 40,500 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 40,500 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn out of shape

Fail 12 Mar 2008 34,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 34,650 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 27,107 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 20,789 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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X83 OVW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X83 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X83 OVW registered?

X83 OVW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is X83 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X83 OVW shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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