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AK51 LSJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,106 mi
Last recorded87,106 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 LSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 87,106 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 80,604 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 76,466 miles

EML light is on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2014 76,443 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre deteriorated in tread

Pass 10 Dec 2012 74,211 miles

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

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

SRS light illuminated constantly

Fail 5 Dec 2012 74,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Lambda reading on limit during fast idle test.

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

SRS light illuminated constantly

Pass 13 Dec 2011 69,734 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 69,733 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 64,721 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 64,719 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 56,718 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 49,586 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 623,427 miles

Nearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 43,485 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 38,649 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 36,098 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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AK51 LSJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AK51 LSJ, 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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AK51 LSJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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