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ML51 CMU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,900 mi
Last recorded83,900 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 CMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 83,900 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 79,735 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

middle exhaust mount is broke but still supported

Fail 2 Aug 2017 79,735 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

middle exhaust mount is broke but still supported

Pass 2 Aug 2016 68,043 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 64,067 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 60,457 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2014 60,457 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 53,908 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 53,908 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 52,345 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 52,345 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 50,572 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 47,257 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 47,257 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 44,030 miles

both front tyres have cracking in treads.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 40,272 miles

both rear tyres have cracking on treads.

Pass 31 Jul 2007 37,248 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 37,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 32,757 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2005 27,399 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 CMU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CMU, 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 CMU registered?

ML51 CMU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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