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AE51 UYU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,317 mi
Last recorded72,317 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 UYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 72,317 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 66,274 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 58,093 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 50,828 miles

Rear tyres are worn on the edges and are cracked

Under tray covers are fitted

Wing mirrors have slight play

Fail 23 Sep 2008 50,749 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear brake pads are getting low

Rear tyres are worn on the edges and are cracked

Under tray covers are fitted

Wing mirrors have slight play

Pass 28 Sep 2007 46,687 miles

Front brake discs are slightly worn

Front tyres are wearing on the edges

Rear brake pads are starting to get low

Under tray covers are fitted

Wing mirrors have slight play

Pass 19 Sep 2006 43,406 miles

front tyres are worn on the edges

metal brake pipes have corrosion

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2006 43,371 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Metal brake pipes have corrosion

Nearside rear tyre is worn on the outer edge and is split on the tread

Vehicle has under trays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2005 37,868 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 UYU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UYU, 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 UYU registered?

AE51 UYU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is AE51 UYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 UYU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE51 UYU have outstanding finance?

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