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AV51 BDX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,108 mi
Last recorded103,108 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 BDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2012 103,108 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 98,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

general rusting on underside of vehicle/brake pipes rusting/both rear tyres worn on inner tread

Fail 4 Jul 2011 98,342 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

general rusting on underside of vehicle/brake pipes rusting/both rear tyres worn on inner tread

Pass 26 Jul 2010 92,119 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 85,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes rusting

Pass 3 Sep 2008 79,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes rusting/slight wear inside tread both rear tyres

Fail 1 Sep 2008 79,980 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes rusting/slight wear inside tread both rear tyres

Pass 14 Aug 2007 75,939 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes rusting/slight wear inside edge both rear tyres

Pass 6 Sep 2006 69,331 miles

Plastic covers from front to rear on the underside of the vehicle

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 BDX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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