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MM51 VMP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,537 mi
Last recorded118,537 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 VMP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 118,537 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 117,317 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

eml on

exhaust corroded and in poor condition

Pass 22 Jun 2016 112,973 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all tyre valves perished

exhaust box in poor condition

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Mar 2015 103,055 miles

both rear tyre inner walls starting to crack

child seats fitted

o/s/f flexy hose perished

Fail 19 Mar 2015 103,009 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear tyre inner walls starting to crack

child seats fitted

o/s/f flexy hose perished

Pass 27 Mar 2014 95,824 miles

Both front brake discs worn and lipped.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 87,776 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 87,596 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

center exhaust silencer heavily corroded

nearside rear tyre inner wall cut

offside and nearside rear suspension spring saddles corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2012 79,416 miles

handbrake travel

offside and nearside rear spring lower saddles corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2011 72,693 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn

front brake pads heavly worn

handbrake travel

offside front wheel rim slightly out of shape

Pass 24 Mar 2010 62,151 miles

all tyre tread depths low on edges

nearside front tyre wall cut

offside and nearside rear suspension coil spring lower saddles corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2009 53,902 miles

knocking from lower steering column no play detected

park brake hand lever travel long

rear suspension coil spring seats worn

Fail 10 Mar 2009 53,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

knocking from lower steering column no play detected

park brake hand lever travel long

rear suspension coil spring seats worn

Pass 18 Feb 2008 49,960 miles

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

wipers smear

Fail 15 Feb 2008 49,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

wipers smear

Pass 28 Aug 2007 49,101 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 VMP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VMP, 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 VMP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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