MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,495 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
backbox of exhaust outer skin peeling
n/s/r + o/s/r brake pipes corroding
o/s/f brake pipe corroding / under arch
o/s/f tyre wearing on edge + n/s/r tyre worn on edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front centre view mirror missing
off side wing mirror cracked
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front centre view mirror missing
off side wing mirror cracked
Child seat fitted to Offside rear (Adult belt NOT checked)
Front and Rear Number Plates Deteriorated
Front and Rear brake discs worn/lipped and scored
Front tyres wearing on edges
Indicator/main meam switch faulty
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front wheel rim damaged
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Child seat fitted to Offside rear (Adult belt NOT checked)
Front and Rear Number Plates Deteriorated
Front and Rear brake discs worn/lipped and scored
Front tyres wearing on edges
Indicator/main meam switch faulty
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front wheel rim damaged
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front and rear numberplates deteriorating
no mileage displayed
offside rear tyre wearing uneivenly on inner edge
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front and rear numberplates deteriorating
no mileage displayed
offside rear tyre wearing uneivenly on inner edge
boot area,outer sills & underside of engine area not checked properly due to covers
brake discs wearing
exhaust corroding
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
front flexi brake hoses cracking
metal brake pipes starting to corrode(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
boot area,outer sills & underside of engine area not checked properly due to covers
brake discs wearing
exhaust corroding
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
front flexi brake hoses cracking
metal brake pipes starting to corrode(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front brake pads low
rear exhaust corroded
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MA51 HDU 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 60%.
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 MA51 HDU, 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 HDU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 November 2001.
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