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AF51 DPU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,029 mi
Last recorded42,029 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 DPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 42,029 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe slightly damaged both (3.6.B.2c)

headlight dip-switch is worn

Fail 31 May 2016 42,027 miles

Front coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Inner Brake pipe slightly damaged both (3.6.B.2c)

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

headlight dip-switch is worn

Pass 5 Jun 2015 40,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 33,671 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 32,342 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 7 Nov 2012 30,236 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 28,157 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 25,829 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 23,243 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 20,362 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 19,166 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 16,342 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 13,518 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 13,518 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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 DPU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AF51 DPU, 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 DPU registered?

AF51 DPU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is AF51 DPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 DPU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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