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SK51 FKD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,301 mi
Last recorded97,301 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 FKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 97,301 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 93,011 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 89,228 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 84,886 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 82,641 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 78,330 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 78,330 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 64,820 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 62,026 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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SK51 FKD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FKD, 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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How do I check the history of SK51 FKD?

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What year was SK51 FKD registered?

SK51 FKD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is SK51 FKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK51 FKD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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