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SA51 BKY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,088 mi
Last recorded92,088 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 BKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 92,088 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 91,463 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 91,463 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 88,893 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 87,360 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 85,112 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 85,112 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 81,522 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 78,132 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 73,834 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 68,805 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 64,331 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 64,331 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 58,947 miles

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

nearside offside front brake disc slight worn

Fail 12 Jul 2011 58,947 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside offside front brake disc slight worn

Fail 20 Jul 2010 53,630 miles

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 53,630 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 47,804 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 41,279 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 34,630 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 29,499 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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SA51 BKY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BKY, 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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SA51 BKY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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