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M14 PKE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,576 mi
Last recorded75,576 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM14 PKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 75,576 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 77,072 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 76,693 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 70,368 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 70,366 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ESP lamp on

Engine managment lamp on

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 59,309 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 59,309 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 48,773 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 41,819 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 34,484 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 28,360 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 28,360 miles

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

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

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

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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M14 PKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M14 PKE, 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 M14 PKE registered?

M14 PKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 February 2001.

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