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MM51 VCU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,163 mi
Last recorded104,163 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 VCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2018 104,163 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp assemble cracked but not affecting light output or lamp security

Offside Front inner track arm has slight amount of play

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 102,908 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rottated

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2017 102,908 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rottated

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2016 101,734 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

eml illuminated

under trayes fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2016 101,734 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

eml illuminated

under trayes fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2015 99,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to nearside rear preventing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 14 Jul 2015 99,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to nearside rear preventing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 16 Jul 2014 97,488 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2014 97,488 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 90,320 miles

knock in steering but no wear found.o/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge.

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

knock in steering but no wear found.o/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge.

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 84,191 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 78,277 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 78,277 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 71,495 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 64,323 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 56,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

The rear number plate is slightly faded

Fail 4 Sep 2008 56,265 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

The rear number plate is slightly faded

Pass 4 Sep 2007 47,234 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 35,319 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 VCU 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 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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