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VG51 BUB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,508 mi
Last recorded83,508 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVG51 BUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 83,508 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust rust

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 8 May 2019 80,038 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust rust

nearside front tyre perished and 2mm outer edge

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished and 2mm outer edge

slight wear nearside rack

Pass 8 May 2018 76,457 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rust

front tyres perished

offside rear tyre perished and 2mm outer edge

Fail 8 May 2018 76,457 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rust

front tyres perished

offside rear tyre perished and 2mm outer edge

Pass 11 May 2017 72,857 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front and nearside rear tyres perished

both front indicator bulbs pale

exhaust rust

offside rear indicator bulb pale

offside repeater bulb pale

Fail 11 May 2017 72,857 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front and nearside rear tyres perished

both front indicator bulbs pale

exhaust rust

offside rear indicator bulb pale

offside repeater bulb pale

Pass 9 May 2016 68,874 miles

exhaust rust

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

wipers in poor condition

Fail 9 May 2016 68,874 miles

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

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

exhaust rust

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

wipers in poor condition

Fail 6 May 2015 64,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust rust

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 May 2015 64,566 miles

exhaust rust

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 May 2014 59,885 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 55,734 miles
Pass 3 May 2012
Fail 3 May 2012 52,005 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 45,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres perished

Fail 6 May 2011 45,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres perished

Pass 17 May 2010 40,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

chip windscreen

front brakes worn

front tyres worn outer edge

knock in steering

nearside front tyre flat and sidewall damage

offside front tyre inner sidewall splitting

rear number plate poor

Pass 19 Mar 2009 32,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

chip windscreen

front brake discs lip

rear number plate poor

Pass 14 Mar 2008 27,621 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 22,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2006 18,801 miles

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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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VG51 BUB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VG51 BUB, 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 VG51 BUB registered?

VG51 BUB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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