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VN51 UCF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,255 mi
Last recorded125,255 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 UCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2019 125,255 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill and lower arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill and lower arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Centre silencer outer casing loose. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/S 150kg O/S 280kg (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under trays covering some components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm Wearing heavily on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside O/S sill. Cover fitted not allowing full inspection.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm. Wearing heavily on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside N/S sill. Cover fitted not allowing full inpection.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under trays fitted covering some components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted front to rear O/S and N/S. Not allowing full inspection.

Pass 29 Aug 2018 119,761 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer casing corroded and loose. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 119,761 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer casing corroded and loose. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 113,363 miles

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER CORRODED / REAR SUPPORT BRACKET TEMP REPAIRED

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 113,363 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Side repeater incorrect colour BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER CORRODED / REAR SUPPORT BRACKET TEMP REPAIRED

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 107,105 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust section has heavy corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2015 98,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 85,521 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 85,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 74,836 miles

ENGINE MIL LIGHT ON DASH

GRINDING NOISE FROM NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE WHEN ROTATED [ INDICATING POSSIBLE HANDBRAKE FAULT ]

Fail 29 Aug 2013 74,836 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

ENGINE MIL LIGHT ON DASH

GRINDING NOISE FROM NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE WHEN ROTATED [ INDICATING POSSIBLE HANDBRAKE FAULT ]

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Aug 2012 67,915 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 67,915 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 62,611 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 57,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/r tyre wearing un-even

Fail 29 Apr 2010 57,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/r tyre wearing un-even

Pass 24 Apr 2009 50,213 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 44,127 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 39,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 May 2006 32,976 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 24,241 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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VN51 UCF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 UCF, 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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VN51 UCF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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