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AE51 DSO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,778 mi
Last recorded113,778 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 DSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 113,778 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front registration plate damaged.

slight engine oil leak.

slight play detected in steering column universal joint.

slight play in both front suspension, wishbone, front and rear bushes.

slight play in nearside, inner steering rack end.

slight play in offside, inner steering rack end.

Fail 28 Jun 2019 113,778 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front and both rear indicator bulbs faded in colour.

front registration plate damaged.

nearside rear tyre has slight cuts in inner side wall (not yet to cord).

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded. (not blowing)

slight engine oil leak.

slight play detected in steering column universal joint.

slight play in both front suspension, wishbone, front and rear bushes.

slight play in nearside, inner steering rack end.

slight play in offside, inner steering rack end.

Pass 28 Jun 2018 108,871 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front registration plate damaged.

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

slight play detected in steering column universal joint.

slight play in both front suspension, wishbone, front bushes.

slight play in offside steering rack end.

Fail 27 Jun 2018 108,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front registration plate damaged.

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

slight play detected in steering column universal joint.

slight play in both front suspension, wishbone, front bushes.

slight play in offside steering rack end.

Pass 30 Jun 2017 104,573 miles

front registration plate slightly damaged.

nearside front tyre perished on outer side wall.

offside front tyre perished on outer side wall.

rear exhaust silencer corroded. (not blowing)

slight play in nearside front suspension, wishbone bushes.

Fail 30 Jun 2017 104,573 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front registration plate slightly damaged.

nearside front tyre perished on outer side wall.

offside front tyre perished on outer side wall.

rear exhaust silencer corroded. (not blowing)

slight play in nearside front suspension, wishbone bushes.

Pass 29 Jun 2016 97,514 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 92,398 miles

rear number plate deteriorated.

Pass 26 Jun 2014 89,101 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 83,315 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 83,315 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 78,281 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 76,364 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 72,837 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 72,834 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 64,158 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 64,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

offside rear tyre flat

Pass 19 May 2008 58,131 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 53,857 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 53,849 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 44,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 35,424 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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AE51 DSO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 AE51 DSO, 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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AE51 DSO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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