MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,037 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Offside Front road wheel binding
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
main silencer outer skin rusting
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
bonnet release not operating correctly
main silencer outer skin rusting
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
MIL LIGHT ON (ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT )
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VN51 GHV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VN51 GHV, 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 GHV registered?
VN51 GHV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 November 2001.
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