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AR51 XVF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,571 mi
Last recorded100,571 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 XVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2018 100,571 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel aech (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2017 99,378 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 99,376 miles

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

Front Body has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 97,748 miles

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

Offside Front lower arm has play

eml is on

exhaust corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2015 95,356 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 95,356 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 93,506 miles

ADV NEAR SIDE REAR WHEEL BIND

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 91,744 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 90,156 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 88,619 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 88,619 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 87,185 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 85,035 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 82,687 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 74,154 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 62,361 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 49,398 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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AR51 XVF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AR51 XVF, 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 AR51 XVF registered?

AR51 XVF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is AR51 XVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 XVF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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