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PK51 USL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

58,775 mi
Last recorded58,775 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 USL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 58,775 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 56,006 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 56,316 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 53,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 50,431 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 46,517 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 43,310 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 40,290 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 36,597 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 32,212 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 23,517 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 USL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 USL, 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

How do I check the history of PK51 USL?

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What year was PK51 USL registered?

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

Is PK51 USL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK51 USL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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