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AP51 AWG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,351 mi
Last recorded88,351 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 AWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 88,351 miles

Exhaust box deteriorating

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 85,795 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 29 Nov 2013 84,199 miles

Exhaust Deteriorating

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 84,199 miles

Exhaust Deteriorating

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

Pass 16 May 2012 81,350 miles

Exhust deteriorated

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

Fail 16 May 2012 81,350 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhust deteriorated

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

Pass 18 May 2011 79,805 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 78,605 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 78,597 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 May 2009 75,059 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 70,984 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES HAVE JUST STARTED TO PERISH

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK NSR SEAT BELT DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED.

Pass 19 Jul 2007 65,481 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn on † edges

Pass 22 Jul 2006 58,858 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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AP51 AWG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AP51 AWG, 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 AP51 AWG registered?

AP51 AWG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AP51 AWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 AWG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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