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EF51 CZE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

100,845 mi
Last recorded100,845 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 CZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 100,845 miles

Engine management light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Slight movement in nearside track rod end

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 26 Mar 2015 100,841 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine management light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight movement in nearside track rod end

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 90,816 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 90,801 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both rear tyres perished

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 86,678 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2011 76,071 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall breaking up / coming away

slight play in rack on n/s

Fail 4 Nov 2011 76,070 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall breaking up / coming away

slight play in rack on n/s

Pass 19 Nov 2010 67,298 miles

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

O/s Rear tyre starting to persish.

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 67,232 miles

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

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

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

O/s Rear tyre starting to persish.

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 61,651 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 61,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 53,379 miles

slight play in steering rack ends nearside and offside

unable to examine rear flexible brake hoses as they are shrouded

engine management light on

front registration plate characters fading

minor exhaust blow at catalytic converter

nearside front steel wheel fitted with possibly incorrect studs (all other wheels are alloys)

nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear indicators slightly pale

Fail 2 Dec 2008 53,379 miles

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

engine management light on

front registration plate characters fading

minor exhaust blow at catalytic converter

nearside front steel wheel fitted with possibly incorrect studs (all other wheels are alloys)

nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear indicators slightly pale

slight play in steering rack ends nearside and offside

unable to examine rear flexible brake hoses as they are shrouded

Pass 7 Nov 2005 44,811 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 44,805 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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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EF51 CZE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 EF51 CZE, 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 EF51 CZE registered?

EF51 CZE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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