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AF51 ANP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,036 mi
Last recorded115,036 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 ANP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 115,036 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 110,563 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 110,563 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 105,646 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 105,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust fumes in side car

front and rear pads wearing thin

osr brake disc pitted

osr tyre worn on inner edge with inner side wall split

spare tyre unservicable

Pass 17 Dec 2010 101,841 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 101,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 98,296 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 98,296 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 151,041 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 May 2009 151,041 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 141,305 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 115,491 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 83,604 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 ANP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ANP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF51 ANP registered?

AF51 ANP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is AF51 ANP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 ANP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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