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AV51 AZZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 AZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2023

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system due to corrosion (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system due to corrosion (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML on dash

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all around, recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round, recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all around,recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine has missfire

flywheel noisey

Pass 16 Nov 2022

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated heavily cracked, but unable to view cords. recommend renewal (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked, but unable to view cords. recommend renewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged heavily cracked. recommend renewal (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated heavily cracked, but unable to view cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked, but unable to view cords. recommend renewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked, but unable to view cords. recommend renewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust back box is heavily corroded

engine fault lamp on dash

Fail 16 Nov 2022

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated heavily cracked, but unable to view cords. recommend renewal (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked, but unable to view cords. recommend renewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged heavily cracked. recommend renewal (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated heavily cracked, but unable to view cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked, but unable to view cords. recommend renewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked, but unable to view cords. recommend renewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust back box is heavily corroded

engine fault lamp on dash

Pass 17 Nov 2021
Pass 23 Aug 2021 46,730 miles

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))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 46,730 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate incorrect both (0.1 (c))

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))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 45,805 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 45,805 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 44,886 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2019 44,886 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 43,614 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 43,614 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 41,719 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 39,689 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 39,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 38,086 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 38,086 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 36,832 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 35,174 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 35,174 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 33,196 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 33,196 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 30,935 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 29,328 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 29,328 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 28,115 miles

n/s/r tyre is starting to perish and split SPARE TYRE HAS SPLITS THAT CAN EXPOSE THE CORDS THEREFORE SHOULD NOT BE USED AT ANY TIME

Pass 15 Aug 2008 27,113 miles

front window wipers smearing slightly

spare tyre and n/s/r tyre cracking from age

Pass 23 Aug 2007 25,600 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 21,867 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2006 21,867 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AV51 AZZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 AV51 AZZ, 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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AV51 AZZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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