2001 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.6L Petrol · AR51 AOS
2001 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 149,376 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,376 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AR51 AOS Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2022
- 149,376 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
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AR51 AOS MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (AR51 AOS) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W168)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Rear axle and floor corrosionSerious
Older W168s can corrode around the rear axle mounts and floor seams badly.
- CVT / Sequentronic gearbox failureSerious
The CVT and semi-automatic Sequentronic gearboxes can suffer from wear to the variator, clutch packs and mechatronic units. Repairs are often uneconomical on higher-mileage cars.
- Water ingress and electrical faultsModerate
Blocked sunroof drains and degraded door seals allow water into the cabin, which can corrode underfloor electronics and wiring connectors, causing random warning lights and intermittent faults.
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