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VN51 AEM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,597 mi
Last recorded106,597 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 AEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 106,597 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 101,533 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 93,883 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 93,883 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 90,163 miles

Both side rack ends have slight play

Fail 23 Jan 2016 90,135 miles

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

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

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

Both side rack ends have slight play

Pass 3 Oct 2014 83,451 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 81,039 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 78,328 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 75,829 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 73,650 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 70,781 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 66,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 66,613 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 62,458 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 57,818 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 55,304 miles

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

unable to fully inspect under body due to plastic covers

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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VN51 AEM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VN51 AEM, 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 VN51 AEM registered?

VN51 AEM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is VN51 AEM safe to buy?

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