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H12 AJP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

179,119 mi
Last recorded179,119 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 AJP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 179,119 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 179,119 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2018 171,789 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 165,175 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Apr 2016 155,346 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

under trays fitted items not fully tested

Fail 28 Apr 2016 155,346 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

under trays fitted items not fully tested

Pass 28 May 2015 148,845 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 140,825 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 130,156 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 130,098 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 115,916 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 107,244 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 97,668 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 85,948 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 73,003 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 59,146 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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H12 AJP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 H12 AJP, 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 H12 AJP registered?

H12 AJP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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