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DN51 ZXL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

179,459 mi
Last recorded179,459 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 ZXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 179,459 miles

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2013 179,453 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2012 167,333 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 159,455 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 154,616 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 154,616 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 13,882 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 138,703 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 110,130 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 110,130 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 94,671 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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DN51 ZXL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DN51 ZXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN51 ZXL registered?

DN51 ZXL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 December 2001.

Is DN51 ZXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN51 ZXL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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