MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,801 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Slight play in nearside rack end.
Advise suspect rear pads almost to limit.
Advise two front tyres close to limit and o/s/r is bald on inner edge - just pass test,
Surface corrosion on all discs from lack of use.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
covers fitted to both outer sills and all floors
slight play in n/sf steering rack inner arm
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
covers fitted to both outer sills and all floors
slight play in n/sf steering rack inner arm
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EA51 BDV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc 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 EA51 BDV, 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 EA51 BDV registered?
EA51 BDV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 December 2001.
Is EA51 BDV safe to buy?
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