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MK51 OES

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,420 mi
Last recorded126,420 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 OES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 126,420 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 124,100 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth 1.6/3/1.6mm - excessive wear on inner and outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 124,100 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth 1.6/3/1.6mm - excessive wear on inner and outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 119,004 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 119,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 116,406 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 114,271 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 107,478 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 107,477 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 98,653 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 90,241 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 82,995 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 82,994 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 73,922 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 66,160 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 59,785 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 48,546 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 39,217 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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MK51 OES is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MK51 OES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK51 OES registered?

MK51 OES is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is MK51 OES safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK51 OES shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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