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MD51 BFL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,323 mi
Last recorded35,323 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD51 BFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 35,323 miles

rear tyres worn very close to limmit

Pass 20 May 2010 29,520 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 29,519 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 May 2009 24,927 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 19,131 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 13,272 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 6,342 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 5,563 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 5,563 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 BFL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol 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 MD51 BFL, 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 BFL registered?

MD51 BFL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is MD51 BFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD51 BFL 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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