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AE51 FDF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,833 mi
Last recorded67,833 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 FDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 67,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML light on

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 67,684 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML light on

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 55,173 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres wear inner edges

dip switch loose

e.m.l on dash

engine hessitating

full test carried out by S. Salter

int mirror loose

left hand front headlight slightly loose but secure

noise from steering & suspension

o/s/r seat belt stalk cover missing

rear exhaust box corroded

rear suspension soft

Fail 14 Sep 2013 55,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres wear inner edges

dip switch loose

e.m.l on dash

engine hessitating

int mirror loose

noise from steering & suspension

o/s/r seat belt stalk cover missing

rear exhaust box corroded

rear suspension soft

Pass 15 Sep 2012 46,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Sep 2012 46,812 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 Sep 2011 43,900 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 41,725 miles

Advise:eml light on

Advise:front & rear no.plate starting to fade

Advise:n/s/f & o/s/f wheel rims have slight damage inner edge

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Sep 2010 41,725 miles

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

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

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

Advise:eml light on

Advise:front & rear no.plate starting to fade

Advise:n/s/f & o/s/f wheel rims have slight damage inner edge

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 38,909 miles

both o/s and n/s front flexi brake pipes starting to perish

engine management light on

front brake pads starting to wear low

full underbody covers fitted

n/s/f repeater lamp bulb fading to white recommend replacement bulb

n/s/r seatbelty stalk cover missing

slight damage to n/s/f road wheel on inner edge

slight wear in o/s/f anti roll bar link balljoint

Pass 22 Sep 2008 34,987 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 31,964 miles

nearside wiper blade in poor condition

rear centre seat belt anchor cover missing

slight damage offside rear wheel rim

Pass 29 Sep 2006 29,217 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 FDF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc 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 FDF, 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 FDF registered?

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

Is AE51 FDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 FDF 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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