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MT51 PMX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

96,684 mi
Last recorded96,684 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 PMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 96,684 miles

195/55/15 size tyres fitted on front axle 195/50/15 size tyres fitted on rear axle

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust hanger broken

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2017 94,706 miles

Bpth rear tyres feathered on inner shoulders

Diffrent size tyres fitted to front and rear axles

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 94,706 miles

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

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

Bpth rear tyres feathered on inner shoulders

Diffrent size tyres fitted to front and rear axles

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 91,083 miles

advise engine warning light on

advise exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 3 Oct 2016 91,083 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise engine warning light on

advise exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 18 Sep 2015 84,427 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 84,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 80,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 80,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 76,410 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 10 Sep 2012 72,799 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 72,797 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 69,661 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 64,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Dec 2010 64,325 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Dec 2009 58,616 miles

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

slight play in steering columb

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat installed

offside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat installed

Pass 31 Dec 2008 52,542 miles

both rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 27 Dec 2007 46,757 miles

n/s and o/s rear coil spring mount caps starting to detiorate

o/s rear brake disc starting to corrode

Pass 15 Dec 2006 41,274 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 41,274 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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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MT51 PMX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MT51 PMX, 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 MT51 PMX registered?

MT51 PMX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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