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M50 CEH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

127,987 mi
Last recorded127,987 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 CEH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 127,987 miles

Both nearside and offside rear wheel arch corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 124,526 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 121,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear body slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2018 118,563 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 May 2017 112,851 miles

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 11 May 2016 108,090 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy when spun at speed

Pass 26 Jun 2015 104,800 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated.

Fail 24 Jun 2015 104,752 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated.

Pass 3 Jun 2014 98,488 miles

1>mileage not illuuminated2>slight chip on a windscreen

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2014 98,488 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

1>mileage not illuuminated2>slight chip on a windscreen

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 92,037 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box outer skin deteriated

Fail 1 Jun 2013 91,998 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box outer skin deteriated

Pass 5 May 2012 85,367 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 76,176 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 67,732 miles

both rear brake pipes

exhaust corroding

Pass 29 Apr 2009 56,728 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 45,617 miles

front discs slightly scored

Pass 25 May 2007 35,606 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 25,964 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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M50 CEH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 M50 CEH, 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 M50 CEH registered?

M50 CEH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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