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ST51 AVJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,323 mi
Last recorded91,323 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST51 AVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 91,323 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 91,323 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 89,923 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 87,840 miles

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

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 5 Jan 2015 84,044 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 79,798 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 74,696 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 70,098 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 70,098 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 65,891 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 65,871 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 61,288 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 57,311 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 57,241 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 52,070 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 52,070 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 46,131 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 39,488 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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ST51 AVJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ST51 AVJ, 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

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What year was ST51 AVJ registered?

ST51 AVJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is ST51 AVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST51 AVJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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