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PE51 DLY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,893 mi
Last recorded124,893 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 DLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 124,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust rusty

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 124,893 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust rusty

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 114,330 miles

front to rear brake pipes under covers so unable to inspect

Fail 26 Jan 2016 114,320 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front to rear brake pipes under covers so unable to inspect

Pass 23 Jul 2014 110,819 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 110,799 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 105,599 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

eml on dash

Fail 23 Jul 2012

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

eml on dash

Pass 12 Feb 2010 70,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 58,338 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 2,538 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 7 Mar 2007 34,496 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 34,496 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 28,906 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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PE51 DLY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PE51 DLY, 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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PE51 DLY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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