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PK51 URV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

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

RegistrationPK51 URV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016
Fail 1 Nov 2016

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015
Pass 27 Nov 2014
Fail 27 Nov 2014

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013

Engine management light on.

Nearside front and offside rear tyres heavily split within tread area.

No milage displayed at time of test.

Fail 7 Sep 2013

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine management light on.

Nearside front and offside rear tyres heavily split within tread area.

No milage displayed at time of test.

Pass 10 Sep 2012 41,645 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011
Fail 22 Jul 2011

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 150 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 42,697 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 42,697 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 41,823 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 41,815 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 25,630 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 19,619 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN DOWN ON OUTER EDGE

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 URV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 URV, 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 PK51 URV registered?

PK51 URV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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