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AK51 OLM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,658 mi
Last recorded110,658 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 110,658 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 104,215 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 104,142 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 96,785 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 83,381 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 83,381 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 68,470 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 51,673 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 40,256 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall not down to cords

engine management light on

exhaust centre box corroaded around bracket

Fail 14 Aug 2008 40,256 miles

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

cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall not down to cords

exhaust centre box corroaded around bracket

Pass 16 Aug 2007 34,889 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 34,889 miles

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

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

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

both front wiper blades smearing screen slightly

small cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2006 30,343 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 OLM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OLM, 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 OLM registered?

AK51 OLM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is AK51 OLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 OLM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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