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ST51 AVV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,777 mi
Last recorded72,777 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST51 AVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 72,777 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 72,777 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 69,816 miles

exhaust corroded but not holed

nearside front coil spring corroded but not weakened

Pass 24 Oct 2014 67,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust backbox corroded but not leaking

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2013 63,972 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear center seat belt removed

Pass 18 Oct 2012 61,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust system deteriorating

rear center seat belt not present

Fail 15 Oct 2012 61,499 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 20 Oct 2011 58,868 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 58,866 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 55,726 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 55,726 miles

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

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 49,557 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 49,557 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 40,420 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 40,420 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 34,184 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 31,737 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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ST51 AVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ST51 AVV, 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 ST51 AVV registered?

ST51 AVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is ST51 AVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST51 AVV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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