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PK51 USJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

61,687 mi
Last recorded61,687 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 61,687 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 61,018 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 60,331 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 59,615 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 58,159 miles

oil fouling on sump

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 56,484 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 56,484 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 54,635 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 15 Feb 2012 54,621 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2011 52,625 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 49,236 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 49,206 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

OSR tyre has got cut but not showing cord

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 44,207 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 39,240 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 34,684 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 29,384 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 29,260 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 USJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PK51 USJ, 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 USJ registered?

PK51 USJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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The MOT history for PK51 USJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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