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MV51 BXK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,439 mi
Last recorded56,439 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 BXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 56,439 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 54,819 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 54,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 54,520 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 54,097 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 54,097 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2012 53,862 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 52,599 miles

ADVISE ATTN N/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Pass 27 Sep 2010 50,916 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 50,867 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 48,558 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 48,558 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 46,952 miles

off side rear coil spring support corroeded

Pass 21 Sep 2007 44,486 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 38,012 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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MV51 BXK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BXK, 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 BXK registered?

MV51 BXK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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