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AV51 BDE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,237 mi
Last recorded105,237 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 BDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 May 2018 105,237 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) also knocking noise from steering (possible from rack)? ()

Pass 5 May 2017 100,560 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 94,913 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 94,913 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 88,132 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 84,744 miles

rear number plate starting to deface

Pass 30 May 2013 80,195 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all indicators slightly off colour

Pass 31 May 2012 75,461 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 70,428 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 65,292 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 59,970 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 54,618 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 49,189 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 44,234 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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AV51 BDE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AV51 BDE, 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 AV51 BDE registered?

AV51 BDE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AV51 BDE safe to buy?

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