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ML51 CMZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,809 mi
Last recorded136,809 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 136,809 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 131,378 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Slight play in steering UJ.

Fail 9 Dec 2019 131,375 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in steering UJ.

Pass 1 Nov 2018

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

Steering column universal joint hs slight play

Pass 14 Dec 2017

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 14 Dec 2017

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 103,037 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

centre exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 3 Dec 2016

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

centre exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2015 85,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2014

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 66,919 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 66,919 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2012 51,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jun 2011 41,907 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 38,518 miles

Both front tyres worn

Pass 6 Oct 2009 34,360 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 29,019 miles

Front pads worn

Slight deformation of rear tyres

Pass 10 Oct 2007 25,027 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 20,967 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 17,245 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 CMZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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