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PK51 URR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 URR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread needs replacing (0.1 (b))

steering noise under dash,no excessive play cant see under covers

Fail 5 Mar 2019

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread needs replacing (0.1 (b))

steering noise under dash,no excessive play cant see under covers

Pass 5 Mar 2018 69,201 miles

Front subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 2 Mar 2018 69,201 miles

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

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

Front subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 24 Feb 2017 64,718 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 64,718 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Front brake pads wearing thin

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Feb 2016 59,406 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 59,406 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 52,533 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven inside edge 195/50/15

Fail 19 Feb 2015 52,533 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven inside edge 195/50/15

Pass 30 Aug 2014 49,919 miles

front subframe slightly corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2014 49,919 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

front subframe slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2013 42,459 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 42,454 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 28 May 2013 42,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 40,828 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 38,971 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 38,966 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 May 2010 36,599 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 36,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 33,245 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 33,245 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 28,113 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 19,302 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 17,087 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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PK51 URR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PK51 URR, 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 PK51 URR registered?

PK51 URR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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