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ML51 DWF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,042 mi
Last recorded118,042 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 118,042 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 118,037 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake travel close to limit

Fail 5 Sep 2022

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake travel close to limit

Pass 15 Sep 2021 112,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner sill slight corrosion

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear silencer outer casing corroded and deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2020 109,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slight pulsing with indicator on (4.2.3 (c))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2019 107,395 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 103,763 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

parking brake travel may need attention soon

rear exhaust deteriorated

steering noisy slight knocking

undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 5 Sep 2018 103,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished and cracked cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing cord not exposed at test/nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

parking brake travel may need attention soon

rear exhaust deteriorated

steering noisy slight knocking

undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 4 Sep 2017 100,351 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 100,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

slight knock on steering

Pass 5 Sep 2016 97,058 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Sep 2015 93,841 miles

front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 29 Aug 2014 88,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 83,948 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 83,948 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 78,360 miles

srs light on

Pass 18 Aug 2011 69,863 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 69,863 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

dipswitch detent springs deteriorating

Pass 7 Sep 2010 63,102 miles

both rear tyres perishing and cracking

Pass 11 Sep 2009 58,945 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 58,945 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 53,849 miles

o/sn/s rear spring mountains starting to corrode. front o/sn/s tyres starting to wear on edges

o/sn/s rear tyre walls starting to crack. rear n/s brake squeeking

under floor tray fitted. rear brake pads starting to wear

Fail 16 Sep 2008 53,849 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/sn/s rear spring mountains starting to corrode. front o/sn/s tyres starting to wear on edges

o/sn/s rear tyre walls starting to crack. rear n/s brake squeeking

under floor tray fitted. rear brake pads starting to wear

Pass 14 Sep 2007 48,783 miles

all tyre walls starting to crack

Pass 16 Sep 2006 43,470 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 DWF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DWF, 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 DWF registered?

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

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