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VO51 VZT

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,114 mi
Last recorded181,114 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 VZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 181,114 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 181,114 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 164,912 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

Rear both rear tyre treads bald inner edges

Pass 6 Oct 2014 145,756 miles

Mid exhaust deteriorated

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

Nearside rear tyre tread getting low

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 125,473 miles

exhaust in poor condition

n/s/r jacking point missing and cover damage

o/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat

underside partially covered making inspection difficult

wipers smear screen

Pass 16 Apr 2012 114,359 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 114,359 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 99,148 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 99,148 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 86,975 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 73,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear on the inside edge

Pass 3 Mar 2008 59,944 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 44,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2006 29,330 miles

new rear wiper blade required

Pass 11 Aug 2005 26,713 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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VO51 VZT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VO51 VZT, 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 VO51 VZT registered?

VO51 VZT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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