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AR51 AOL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,392 mi
Last recorded96,392 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 AOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 96,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes corroded

front sub frame corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2013 96,392 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes corroded

front sub frame corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2012 83,735 miles

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

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

both front tyres on 2mil

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2011 75,264 miles

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R WHEEL CYLINDER CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R WHEEL CYLINDER CORRODED.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 75,264 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R WHEEL CYLINDER CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R WHEEL CYLINDER CORRODED.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 63,023 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 63,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 51,254 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 42,505 miles

slight play in both track rod ends.

Pass 4 Dec 2007 37,026 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 31,465 miles

o/s door mirror cracked. †slight wear in steeringarms.

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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AR51 AOL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AR51 AOL, 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 AR51 AOL registered?

AR51 AOL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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The MOT history for AR51 AOL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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