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EA51 BDV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,801 mi
Last recorded96,801 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 BDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 96,801 miles

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.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 83,938 miles

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.

Pass 7 Dec 2009 76,441 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 67,943 miles

covers fitted to both outer sills and all floors

slight play in n/sf steering rack inner arm

Fail 12 Dec 2008 67,943 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2007 63,258 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 63,258 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 57,455 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 53,461 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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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?

The MOT history for EA51 BDV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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