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PO51 ZXD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

108,422 mi
Last recorded108,422 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 108,422 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 105,062 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 102,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 99,332 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 99,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 95,602 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 88,520 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 74,742 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 63,301 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 55,312 miles

n/s and o/s rear road springs metal support cup corroding

Pass 30 Jul 2008 46,826 miles

Nearside Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 42,178 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 35,458 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2006

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 27,913 miles

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

windscreen scratched on edge of swept area

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 ZXD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 ZXD, 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 ZXD registered?

PO51 ZXD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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