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MK51 VLW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

59,238 mi
Last recorded59,238 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 VLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 59,238 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

corrosion to exhaust back box

surface corrosion to front sub frame and rear axle

Pass 11 Nov 2020 55,221 miles

Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 55,221 miles

Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 48,874 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear tail pipe bracket missing but system supported ok (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 44,201 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 44,201 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 42,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 40,460 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 37,630 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 33,815 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 30,878 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2012 26,272 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 20,398 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 14,021 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 13,506 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 12,234 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 12,234 miles

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 11,131 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 10,210 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 7,069 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 VLW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VLW, 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 VLW registered?

MK51 VLW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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