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FE51 ZVG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,450 mi
Last recorded96,450 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 ZVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 96,450 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Jun 2017 96,422 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 91,183 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 85,867 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 80,967 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 80,967 miles

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 22 May 2013 75,944 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 72,237 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2012 72,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 68,346 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 68,346 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 64,813 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 62,365 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 59,115 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 55,621 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 52,313 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2005 48,137 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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FE51 ZVG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FE51 ZVG, 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 FE51 ZVG registered?

FE51 ZVG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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