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SA51 DZN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,935 mi
Last recorded104,935 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 104,935 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012

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

dip switch action less than positive

rear exhaust in very poor condition

Fail 19 Jul 2012

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

dip switch action less than positive

rear exhaust in very poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2011 74,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Mar 2011 74,227 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Mar 2010 63,251 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Fail 12 Mar 2010 63,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2009 53,101 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 48,196 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 48,166 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 39,136 miles

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

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

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 DZN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DZN, 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 DZN registered?

SA51 DZN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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The MOT history for SA51 DZN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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