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AA51 CRJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

104,986 mi
Last recorded104,986 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA51 CRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 104,986 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 103,363 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess front engine mounting bushes deteriorating (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 100,966 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 99,349 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 97,375 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 97,374 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 95,074 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 95,074 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 92,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Undertray fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2016 87,507 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 83,284 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 78,677 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 73,690 miles

n/s/f tyre is wearing low on the outside edge

Pass 12 Sep 2012 68,842 miles

both rear tyres bald outer edges

knock from steering column

Pass 12 Sep 2011 64,119 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 64,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 60,090 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 55,473 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 49,909 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front screen has chips

Pass 4 Sep 2008 49,909 miles

front screen has chips

Pass 12 Sep 2007 43,001 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 35,614 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 27,077 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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AA51 CRJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AA51 CRJ, 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 AA51 CRJ registered?

AA51 CRJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AA51 CRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA51 CRJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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