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MK51 VLP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,156 mi
Last recorded96,156 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 VLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Nov 2012 96,156 miles

middle box exhaust support brackets slightly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2011 77,507 miles

both front brake hoses perished

slight play in steering pinion

Pass 21 Oct 2010 70,934 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 54,548 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 50,079 miles

both front anti-roll bar link arm ball joint gaiters split and ball joints worn

both front brake flexy hoses perrished

drivers door mirror cracked

rear spring cups deteriorated

small amount of free play in srteering control

Pass 31 Oct 2007 43,464 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 39,068 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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MK51 VLP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MK51 VLP, 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 MK51 VLP registered?

MK51 VLP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is MK51 VLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK51 VLP shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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