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SJ51 KLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,159 mi
Last recorded95,159 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 KLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 95,159 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 95,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 88,615 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 88,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 82,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres wearing out faster on the sides

Fail 14 Nov 2011 82,260 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres wearing out faster on the sides

Pass 19 Nov 2010 75,296 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 75,296 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 68,231 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 61,586 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

noise from o/s/f suspension when turning

Fail 18 Nov 2008 61,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

noise from o/s/f suspension when turning

Pass 29 Oct 2007 47,187 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 35,589 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 30,444 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 24 Mar 2006 30,444 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 KLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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