MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,507 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
engine warning light on.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
engine warning light on.
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Accident damage to nearside front.
Bonnet release handle broken , bonnet has to be opend with a pair of pliers wulling on cable.
Both rear suspension coil spring cushions heavily corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine management warning light illuminated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare wheel flat / severly under inflated
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Accident damage to nearside front.
Bonnet release handle broken , bonnet has to be opend with a pair of pliers wulling on cable.
Both rear suspension coil spring cushions heavily corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine management warning light illuminated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare wheel flat / severly under inflated
Engine management light illuminated
Front bumper & grill have minor accident damage
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside rear coil spring cusion corroding.
Nearside rear door will not open from outside, works Ok from inside handle
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Air conditioning condensor burst & leaking A/C oil.
Both rear tyres cracked & perished REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Air conditioning condensor burst & leaking A/C oil.
Both rear tyres cracked & perished REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED.
Break wear indicator illuminated.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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)
Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MA51 VEY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 VEY, 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 MA51 VEY registered?
MA51 VEY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 October 2001.
Is MA51 VEY safe to buy?
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