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MA51 DNF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

73,812 mi
Last recorded73,812 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 DNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 73,812 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 73,812 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low on the floor (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2017 71,983 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 71,983 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 68,692 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 68,692 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 64,977 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 64,977 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 59,892 miles

adv centre exhaust

Pass 22 Jul 2013 56,183 miles

center exhauste deterated

Pass 23 Jul 2012 53,006 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2012 53,006 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2011 49,360 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 45,756 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 42,394 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 34,348 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 23,166 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 12,515 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 8,469 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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MA51 DNF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MA51 DNF, 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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MA51 DNF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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