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MA51 VEY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

91,507 mi
Last recorded91,507 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 VEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 91,507 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 91,507 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 86,086 miles

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.

Fail 29 Mar 2012 86,086 miles

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.

Pass 16 Dec 2010 79,656 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 79,656 miles

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)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 75,836 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 75,489 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 68,102 miles

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 63,438 miles

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)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 63,438 miles

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)

Fail 14 Oct 2005 49,513 miles

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 49,513 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 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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