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SP51 VRW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,135 mi
Last recorded55,135 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 VRW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 55,135 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 49,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 49,307 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 44,507 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 40,391 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 37,326 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 34,370 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 34,365 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 31,338 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 31,338 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 26,118 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 26,118 miles

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

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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SP51 VRW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SP51 VRW, 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 SP51 VRW registered?

SP51 VRW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is SP51 VRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP51 VRW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SP51 VRW have outstanding finance?

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