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AK51 OJG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,172 mi
Last recorded74,172 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 OJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 74,172 miles

Front Click from steering column advise further inspection

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear NSR tyre worn and aged

Nearside Rear baby sit fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Fail 11 Aug 2015 74,172 miles

Front Click from steering column advise further inspection

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear NSR tyre worn and aged

Nearside Rear baby sit fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 68,522 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 68,522 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 61,976 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 56,594 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 56,594 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 45,851 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 43,309 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre has a cut but not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 2 Aug 2010 43,309 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre has a cut but not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 16 Jul 2009 40,010 miles

Both rear tyres perished on outer walls

Pass 15 Aug 2008 36,856 miles

both front brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 10 Jul 2007 34,774 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 26,297 miles

handbrake high

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 OJG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OJG, 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 AK51 OJG registered?

AK51 OJG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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