MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,261 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Backbox corroded but not leaking exhaust gases
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort approximately 75% of effort required (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as chalked (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort approximately 75% of effort required (3.7.B.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
eml light on
nearside rear seat belt catch cover missing
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
eml light on
nearside rear seat belt catch cover missing
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VN51 UCG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 UCG, 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 UCG registered?
VN51 UCG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 December 2001.
Is VN51 UCG safe to buy?
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