MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,255 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
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))
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))
EXHAUST REAR SILENCER CORRODED / REAR SUPPORT BRACKET TEMP REPAIRED
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
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)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre exhaust section has heavy corrosion
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)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
ENGINE MIL LIGHT ON DASH
GRINDING NOISE FROM NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE WHEN ROTATED [ INDICATING POSSIBLE HANDBRAKE FAULT ]
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)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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
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
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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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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