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AF51 AKK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,714 mi
Last recorded84,714 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 AKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 84,714 miles

Front brake hoses starting to deteriorate

Front brakes getting worn, rusty and pitted

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall badly cracking

Rear exhaust in poor condition

corrosion to rear chassis and suspension

service brake efficiency only just met.

Pass 19 Sep 2016 84,686 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to n/s/r inner sill

exhaust deteriorating

front wipers hitting each other

o/s/r tyre showing signs of cracking in sidewall

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 15 Sep 2016 84,686 miles

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

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

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

front wipers hitting each other

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to n/s/r inner sill

exhaust deteriorating

o/s/r tyre showing signs of cracking in sidewall

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 7 Aug 2015 83,016 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 82,261 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded and front brake hoses starting to perish

rear exhaust corroded

rear seats folded up therefore rear seat belts not fully inspected

Fail 18 Jul 2014 82,261 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded and front brake hoses starting to perish

rear exhaust corroded

rear seats folded up therefore rear seat belts not fully inspected

Pass 27 Apr 2013 75,641 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 70,954 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 70,624 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 70,624 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 64,239 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 64,239 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 51,344 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 51,344 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2008 43,410 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 43,410 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 40,104 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 31,937 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2005 24,560 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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AF51 AKK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AF51 AKK, 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 AF51 AKK registered?

AF51 AKK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is AF51 AKK safe to buy?

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