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MK51 XUT

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,823 mi
Last recorded101,823 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 XUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 101,823 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 96,811 miles

Indicator stalk intermitant fault

Spring bump stop missing nearside rear

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 91,245 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 85,818 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 85,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge..headlight flasher switch faulty...slight play in steering column u.j....nearside rear coil spring insulators missing.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 80,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

nails in both rear tyres

vehicle overheating cooling fan inop

Fail 6 Jun 2011 80,351 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

nails in both rear tyres

vehicle overheating cooling fan inop

Pass 18 Jun 2010 74,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coolant warning lamp came on(possible overheating)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 74,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coolant warning lamp came on(possible overheating)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 65,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 65,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 60,078 miles

bonnet catch partially siezed

engine excessively noisy

Fail 18 Jun 2008 60,078 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

bonnet catch partially siezed

engine excessively noisy

Pass 9 Feb 2008 58,164 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 48,958 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 38,286 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 38,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 XUT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XUT, 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 XUT registered?

MK51 XUT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is MK51 XUT safe to buy?

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