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PY51 CZR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,822 mi
Last recorded127,822 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY51 CZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 127,822 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside - various (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 123,578 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 123,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 119,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 15 Dec 2016 119,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 21 Dec 2015 117,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre tread cracking

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2014 113,234 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust silencer corroded

o/s/r wheel buckled

slight plat at o/s steering arm

slight play at n/s steering arm

Fail 4 Dec 2014 113,234 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust silencer corroded

o/s/r wheel buckled

slight plat at o/s steering arm

slight play at n/s steering arm

Pass 6 Dec 2013 108,120 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 7 Dec 2012 102,528 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

front wipers deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2011 95,036 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Dec 2010 88,899 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 88,899 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 81,179 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 74,298 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 74,127 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 66,334 miles

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

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

plastic covers under most of car

rear wiper blade split

Fail 4 Dec 2007 66,334 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

plastic covers under most of car

rear wiper blade split

Fail 4 Dec 2006 60,000 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wet day / covers all underneath / covers on outer sills

Pass 4 Dec 2006 60,000 miles

wet day / covers all underneath / covers on outer sills

Pass 6 Dec 2005 53,975 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 53,839 miles

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

cover under whole of car †snow on day of test †plastic skirts on sills

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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PY51 CZR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PY51 CZR, 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 PY51 CZR registered?

PY51 CZR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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