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MA51 VTD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,383 mi
Last recorded87,383 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 VTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 87,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

eml light on

srs light on

Fail 1 Oct 2012 87,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

eml light on

srs light on

Pass 29 Sep 2011 81,335 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 75,408 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 75,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 66,267 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 52,806 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 41,411 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 36,837 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 36,837 miles

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

Slight wear & corrosion in front brake discs.

Pass 6 Jul 2005 30,365 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 VTD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VTD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MA51 VTD registered?

MA51 VTD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is MA51 VTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA51 VTD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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