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SJ51 KKZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,097 mi
Last recorded82,097 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 KKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 82,097 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre has minor cracks on inner sidewall

Fail 16 Jul 2015 82,097 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre has minor cracks on inner sidewall

Pass 22 Jul 2014 74,560 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2014 74,532 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2013 68,159 miles

n/s/r tyre has a nail in it

Pass 30 Apr 2012 63,534 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 57,318 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 51,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 47,534 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 47,534 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 46,098 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 40,491 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 32,679 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 32,679 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 25,688 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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SJ51 KKZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SJ51 KKZ, 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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SJ51 KKZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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