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AE51 FDK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,204 mi
Last recorded85,204 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 FDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 85,204 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 85,204 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 79,813 miles

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 4 Mar 2016 75,231 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 75,231 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 69,536 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 64,243 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

spare wheel fitted o/s/f

Pass 22 Mar 2013 58,283 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 58,283 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 53,404 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 49,446 miles

nearside rear tyre is perished

Pass 22 Jul 2008 42,204 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 38,416 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 32,654 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 FDK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FDK, 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 FDK registered?

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

Is AE51 FDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 FDK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE51 FDK have outstanding finance?

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