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ME51 MPE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

41,645 mi
Last recorded41,645 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME51 MPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 41,645 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 41,602 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 41,478 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2023 41,476 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 40,445 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 37,925 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 37,925 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 36,298 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 33,579 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

knocking noise from steering column.

Pass 27 Jul 2018 28,755 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe along nearside rear suspension arm corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe at offside front inner wheel arch corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 26,383 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 26,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 24,630 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 24,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 23,371 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 22,187 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 22,181 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 20,826 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 19,235 miles

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

rear tyres perished

slight knock from steering coloumn

Pass 1 Jul 2011 17,486 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 16,062 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 14,554 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 12,828 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 11,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE SIDE WALL SLIGHT DAMAGE

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SLIGHT PLAY IN RACK

Pass 13 Aug 2007 11,524 miles

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE SIDE WALL SLIGHT DAMAGE

SLIGHT PLAY IN RACK

Pass 24 Jul 2006 10,166 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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ME51 MPE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ME51 MPE, 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 ME51 MPE registered?

ME51 MPE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is ME51 MPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ME51 MPE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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