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MM51 UHS

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,525 mi
Last recorded100,525 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 UHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 100,525 miles

engine light on

Fail 3 Jul 2014 100,525 miles

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 3 Jul 2013 93,347 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 4 Jul 2012 84,781 miles

EML on !!

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 84,781 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 76,181 miles

Main beam switch sticky (main beam stays on)

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

Rear tyres 3mm

Fail 11 Apr 2011 76,180 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Main beam switch sticky (main beam stays on)

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

Offside Side repeater affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear tyres 3mm

Pass 10 Apr 2010 71,228 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 60,356 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 51,236 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 49,075 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 47,109 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 29,208 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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MM51 UHS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MM51 UHS, 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 MM51 UHS registered?

MM51 UHS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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