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SK51 UBW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,164 mi
Last recorded97,164 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2009 97,164 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 97,053 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 91,000 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 90,997 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 90,595 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 81,288 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 UBW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SK51 UBW?

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What year was SK51 UBW registered?

SK51 UBW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is SK51 UBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK51 UBW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SK51 UBW have outstanding finance?

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