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B6 SDJ

2001 Mercedes A140 Classic

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,671 mi
Last recorded58,671 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2009
Typical for 2001 Mercedes A140 Classic55,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 SDJ
MakeMercedes
ModelA140 Classic
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2009 58,671 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2008 48,235 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2008 48,235 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 41,410 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 41,410 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes A140 Classic?

Based on 581 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,629
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 26
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 22
Stop lamp not working 20
coil spring incomplete 20
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B6 SDJ is a 2001 Mercedes A140 Classic in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes A140 Classic models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 55,284 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 A140 Classic fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B6 SDJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes A140 Classic typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes A140 Classic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B6 SDJ registered?

B6 SDJ is a 2001 Mercedes A140 Classic, first registered on 14 August 2001.

Is B6 SDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B6 SDJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B6 SDJ have outstanding finance?

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