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SK51 DCF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

116,477 mi
Last recorded116,477 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 DCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 116,477 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 115,368 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 110,915 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 122,675 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 119,552 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 115,538 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 110,853 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 107,238 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 100,595 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 97,674 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 93,702 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 93,701 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 87,103 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)

o/s/r tyre stepped inner edge

Fail 9 Sep 2010 87,100 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/r tyre stepped inner edge

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 80,945 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 80,945 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 72,857 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 72,857 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 63,207 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 55,794 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 49,157 miles

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

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 DCF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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