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DK51 USW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

35,782 mi
Last recorded35,782 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 USW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 35,782 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 35,782 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 32,067 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 27,299 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 22,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 18,481 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 14,669 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 9,496 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side rear service brake low performence

service light

tracking

Pass 2 Sep 2010 6,380 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 5,246 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 4,873 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 4,393 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 3,974 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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DK51 USW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DK51 USW, 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 DK51 USW registered?

DK51 USW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for DK51 USW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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