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SA51 BKV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,418 mi
Last recorded43,418 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 BKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 43,418 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 43,418 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 37,908 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 37,905 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 32,583 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 27,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Oct 2008 23,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Oct 2007 19,824 miles

both front brake flexi hoses slightly perished.

Pass 24 Oct 2006 16,223 miles

o/s front and rear tyres perished

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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SA51 BKV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SA51 BKV, 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 SA51 BKV?

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What year was SA51 BKV registered?

SA51 BKV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is SA51 BKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA51 BKV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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