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SK51 OAZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

169,648 mi
Last recorded169,648 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 OAZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 169,648 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 162,090 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 162,090 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 153,467 miles

Nearside Inner track rod has slight play.

Offside Inner track rod has slight play.

drivers seat belt slow to retract.

exhaust corroded.

knocking noise on steering column.

Fail 27 Oct 2015 153,411 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Inner track rod has slight play.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner track rod has slight play.

drivers seat belt slow to retract.

exhaust corroded.

knocking noise on steering column.

Pass 29 Oct 2014 143,339 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust hanger bracket deteriated.

Fail 29 Oct 2014 143,339 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger bracket deteriated.

Pass 7 Nov 2013 133,307 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger deteriated.

Fail 4 Nov 2013 133,272 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger deteriated.

Pass 27 Oct 2012 124,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Oct 2012 124,913 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Nov 2011 120,649 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 120,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010
Fail 1 Nov 2010

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 105,235 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 105,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 94,409 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 83,397 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 69,116 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 69,076 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005
Fail 29 Oct 2005

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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 OAZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 OAZ, 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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What year was SK51 OAZ registered?

SK51 OAZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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