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AV51 BDO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,984 mi
Last recorded55,984 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 BDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 55,984 miles

undertrays fitted

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 53,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of the seat belt

Pass 17 Sep 2013 52,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 51,497 miles

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

rear section of the exhaust is corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2011 48,842 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 48,842 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 45,757 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 41,859 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 38,575 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 38,571 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 35,101 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 31,115 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 BDO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BDO, 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 BDO registered?

AV51 BDO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is AV51 BDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 BDO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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