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MM51 XPE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,205 mi
Last recorded72,205 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 XPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 72,205 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 72,205 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2014 67,253 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light on

Fail 23 May 2014 67,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 24 May 2013 90,496 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 63,758 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 3 May 2013 63,752 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2013

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 61,328 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 58,098 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 55,569 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 53,541 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 51,720 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 50,295 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

mileometre light inop

o/s & n/s/f wiper blades split at ends

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 XPE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MM51 XPE?

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What year was MM51 XPE registered?

MM51 XPE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is MM51 XPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM51 XPE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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