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AT51 BNL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,256 mi
Last recorded60,256 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT51 BNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 60,256 miles

silencer corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2013 60,254 miles

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

silencer corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 42,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre is slightly perished

Pass 3 Oct 2011 39,099 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 35,670 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 30,988 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 26,632 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 21,943 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 17,241 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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AT51 BNL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AT51 BNL, 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 AT51 BNL registered?

AT51 BNL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is AT51 BNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AT51 BNL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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