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SL51 PUK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

87,871 mi
Last recorded87,871 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 PUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 87,871 miles

Offside Front bottom ball joint has slight play

Rear brake pipes corroded

centre box in poor condition

free play in steering shalf ?

front anti roll bar d bushes worn with slight play

front brake hoses perished

front brake pipes corroded

long hand brake

rack has slight play

rear number plate in poor condition

rear pads look low

vehicle fitted with outer sill covers preventing full inspection

Fail 5 Apr 2017 87,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2015 76,185 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 70,773 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 64,768 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 59,975 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 55,423 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 50,945 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 47,569 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 40,882 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 35,770 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 31,776 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 27,109 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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SL51 PUK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SL51 PUK, 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 SL51 PUK registered?

SL51 PUK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is SL51 PUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL51 PUK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SL51 PUK have outstanding finance?

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