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FY51 ZVN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,739 mi
Last recorded86,739 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 ZVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2009 86,739 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 86,739 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 80,179 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 80,179 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 76,057 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 75,758 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

air conditioning dye seen at condensor probable leak

Pass 7 Jun 2006 71,490 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 63,547 miles

wear to both rear tyres nearside rear 2mm on edges

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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FY51 ZVN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 FY51 ZVN, 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

How do I check the history of FY51 ZVN?

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What year was FY51 ZVN registered?

FY51 ZVN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is FY51 ZVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY51 ZVN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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