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PN51 ZYG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,601 mi
Last recorded50,601 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 ZYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 50,601 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 50,601 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 48,446 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 48,446 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 46,674 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 46,673 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 45,361 miles

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

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

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

rear brake pipes coated in grease, allowing poor inspection

Pass 25 Jun 2012 43,479 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2011 40,599 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 38,333 miles

exhaust corroded

rear offside tyre worn on inner edge and tread perishing

slight crack in nearside windscreen

Fail 1 Jul 2010 38,333 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded

rear offside tyre worn on inner edge and tread perishing

slight crack in nearside windscreen

Pass 24 Jun 2009 33,830 miles

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

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

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

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

osr tyre perishing slightly

rear coil spring mounting cups corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2008 27,663 miles

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

chip in nearside windscreen

rear offside tyre tread perishing

Fail 24 Jun 2008 27,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

chip in nearside windscreen

rear offside tyre tread perishing

Pass 28 Jun 2007 9,609 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 9,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 22,735 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2005 19,026 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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PN51 ZYG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PN51 ZYG, 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 PN51 ZYG registered?

PN51 ZYG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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