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PL51 OKD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

74,484 mi
Last recorded74,484 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL51 OKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 74,484 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 71,185 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 71,185 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 69,370 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 66,970 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 64,254 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 57,166 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 47,202 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 39,928 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2009 33,444 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 28,056 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 24,786 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 17,733 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 13,373 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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PL51 OKD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 PL51 OKD, 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 PL51 OKD registered?

PL51 OKD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is PL51 OKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL51 OKD shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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