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PO51 VZN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,056 mi
Last recorded138,056 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 VZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 138,056 miles

sills and floors covered , cannot inspect properly

Fail 22 Aug 2017 138,056 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

sills and floors covered , cannot inspect properly

Pass 23 Aug 2016 127,726 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 127,726 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 122,744 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 117,869 miles

Floors and sills covered by plastic trims , cannot inspect properly

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 117,869 miles

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

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

Floors and sills covered by plastic trims , cannot inspect properly

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 113,023 miles

Underbody dry and bad surface corrosion to some areas and components especially some brake pipes

Pass 11 Sep 2012 104,247 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust outer cover in poor condition

Pass 31 Aug 2011 94,710 miles

Floor pan covered by plastic tray , cannot inspect properly

Rear o/s shocker leaking

Surface corrosion to o/s rear brake pipe

Pass 28 Sep 2010 84,635 miles

Underbody covered by plastic tray and cannot inspect properly

Pass 8 Sep 2009 71,556 miles

Underbody covered with plastic shield . cannot inspect properly

Fail 8 Sep 2009 71,556 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Underbody covered with plastic shield . cannot inspect properly

Pass 17 Sep 2008 62,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

worn uneven on inner edge.

Fail 17 Sep 2008 62,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

worn uneven on inner edge.

Pass 25 Sep 2007 54,453 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 46,119 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 46,033 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (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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PO51 VZN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel 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 PO51 VZN, 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 PO51 VZN registered?

PO51 VZN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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