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AK51 HDJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,332 mi
Last recorded86,332 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 HDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 86,332 miles

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 5 May 2015 86,327 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

centre exhaust corroded

noise from n/s/r brake drum

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 74,106 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 74,014 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 64,186 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 60,244 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 60,244 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 53,330 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 47,700 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 43,530 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 42,195 miles

o/s/f slight bind

Pass 14 Oct 2005 31,496 miles

advise rear tyres

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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AK51 HDJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK51 HDJ, 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 AK51 HDJ registered?

AK51 HDJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is AK51 HDJ safe to buy?

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