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AE51 DVK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,008 mi
Last recorded108,008 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 DVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2015 108,008 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 86,258 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

torch needed to read milleage

wipers split but still fit for purpose

Fail 18 Jul 2013 80,632 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 80,632 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 75,805 miles

indicater stick sticky, sometimes allows main beam to come on automatically when indicated right.

Pass 11 Jul 2011 69,862 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 67,345 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 67,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 54,129 miles

SRS lamp on.

Fail 14 Nov 2008 54,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

SRS lamp on.

Pass 1 Nov 2007 50,188 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 47,609 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 47,609 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 DVK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AE51 DVK, 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 AE51 DVK registered?

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

Is AE51 DVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 DVK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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