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ML51 CLX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,996 mi
Last recorded91,996 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 CLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 91,996 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 79,211 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 66,095 miles

Nearside front tyre is down to 3mm tread / Both front antiroll bar balljoint gaiters split / Both front brake hoses have slight age realted cracking / Offside rear tyre has age related cracking and is starting to wear low on inner edge

Offside rear shock absorber is misted in oil / Undertray restricting underbody checks

Pass 22 Nov 2010 64,631 miles

Both rear tyres have age related cracking and are getting low on tread on inner edges / Nearside rear tyre has two nails in it / undertrays are restricting view of underbody

Steering column u.j has slight play / Offside fornt tyre very low on pressure / Both front brake pads have age related cracking / Nearside front of subframe has light corrosion

Fail 22 Nov 2010 64,631 miles

Both rear tyres have age related cracking and are getting low on tread on inner edges / Nearside rear tyre has two nails in it / undertrays are restricting view of underbody

Steering column u.j has slight play / Offside fornt tyre very low on pressure / Both front brake pads have age related cracking / Nearside front of subframe has light corrosion

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 59,062 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 59,062 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 52,313 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 52,313 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 46,576 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 40,718 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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ML51 CLX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 ML51 CLX, 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 ML51 CLX registered?

ML51 CLX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is ML51 CLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML51 CLX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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