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MM51 ZSP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,451 mi
Last recorded96,451 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 96,451 miles

Nail in tyre nearside rear ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

advisory brake fluid dirty

advisory under cover fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2019 96,433 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken nearside front broken at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside rear inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nail in tyre nearside rear ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

advisory brake fluid dirty

advisory under cover fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2018 88,909 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 84,512 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 79,922 miles

N/s tyres worn close to limit.

Fail 16 Sep 2016 79,834 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded N/s trailing arm. (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp switch faulty Involuntary operation of main beam. (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both o/s (4.1.E.1)

N/s tyres worn close to limit.

Pass 14 Sep 2015 76,075 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 71,318 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 71,318 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 66,732 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 66,732 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 62,809 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 62,807 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 54,476 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 54,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 49,242 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 49,242 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 44,151 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 39,072 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 32,466 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 27,010 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 ZSP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZSP, 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 ZSP registered?

MM51 ZSP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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