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AK51 ODN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,013 mi
Last recorded65,013 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 ODN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2010 65,013 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

air bag light on

Pass 28 Jul 2010 65,013 miles

air bag light on

Pass 4 Aug 2009 54,741 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 54,741 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

engine air duct split

nearside front brake pads worn lower then offside

offside front tyre getting low on tread

srs warning light on

Fail 1 Aug 2008 43,320 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

S R S warning light on.

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 43,320 miles

S R S warning light on.

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 35,250 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 23,321 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 ODN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ODN, 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 ODN registered?

AK51 ODN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is AK51 ODN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 ODN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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