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SK51 CSZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,886 mi
Last recorded162,886 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 CSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 162,886 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 162,886 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 156,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 156,961 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 140,441 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 113,970 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 89,970 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 29 Jun 2011 89,970 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2010 78,574 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 73,413 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 73,413 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 67,929 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 67,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 63,959 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 57,384 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 57,384 miles

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

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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SK51 CSZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SK51 CSZ, 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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SK51 CSZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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