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MD51 AWP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD51 AWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016

Centre exhaust section has surface corrosion

Nearside Front child seat fitted

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear child seat fitted

engine light on

full under tray fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2016

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Centre exhaust section has surface corrosion

Nearside Front child seat fitted

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear child seat fitted

engine light on

full under tray fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2015 50,500 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 44,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2013 36,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2012 22,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2012 22,762 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2011 10,440 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 9,935 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 9,133 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2.5mm

Pass 27 Oct 2008 7,915 miles

offside front tyre 2mm centre. Wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Oct 2007 6,600 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 5,422 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 4,774 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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MD51 AWP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MD51 AWP, 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 MD51 AWP registered?

MD51 AWP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 November 2001.

Is MD51 AWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD51 AWP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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