MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,912 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in offside rear tyre
off side rear tyre perished
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in offside rear tyre
off side rear tyre perished
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SA51 BKU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 SA51 BKU, 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 SA51 BKU registered?
SA51 BKU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 September 2001.
Is SA51 BKU safe to buy?
The MOT history for SA51 BKU shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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