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MA51 XAB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,528 mi
Last recorded62,528 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 XAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2011 62,528 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 62,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 57,903 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 49,538 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 37,731 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 31,088 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 25,782 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 25,782 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2005 20,470 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 XAB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 XAB, 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 XAB registered?

MA51 XAB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is MA51 XAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA51 XAB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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