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MV51 BXH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,695 mi
Last recorded76,695 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 BXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 76,695 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 74,762 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 74,762 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 May 2016 73,859 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 72,068 miles

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

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

advise nearside rear tyre starting too perish

Fail 22 Apr 2015 72,064 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Apr 2015 72,063 miles

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

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

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

advise nearside rear tyre starting too perish

Pass 22 Apr 2014 70,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NOISE ON ENGINE

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 67,027 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 67,027 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 60,671 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 55,345 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 49,753 miles

UNABLE TO REST SILLS AND UNDERBODY DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS

Pass 4 Aug 2009 48,405 miles

UNABLE TO TEST UNDERBODY AND OUTER SILLS DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS

Pass 15 Aug 2008 45,674 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 45,674 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 42,649 miles

UNDERBODY AND OUTER SILLS NOT TESTED DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS

Pass 17 Aug 2006 39,529 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 35,997 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 35,997 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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MV51 BXH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MV51 BXH, 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 MV51 BXH registered?

MV51 BXH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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