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PO51 ZVX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,123 mi
Last recorded78,123 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 ZVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 78,123 miles

n/s and o/s rear suspension arm brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2013 69,502 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2013 69,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 60,049 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 44,190 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 44,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 34,266 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 23,731 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 23,731 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 14,342 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 11,430 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 11,129 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 11,129 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2005 9,125 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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PO51 ZVX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PO51 ZVX, 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 ZVX registered?

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

Is PO51 ZVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO51 ZVX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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