MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,508 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
exhaust rust
nearside rear tyre perished
offside front tyre perished
wipers in poor condition
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
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
exhaust rust
nearside rear tyre perished
exhaust rust
nearside rear tyre perished
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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
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
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
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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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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VG51 BUB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 December 2001.
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