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AJ51 CFV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,899 mi
Last recorded72,899 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 CFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 72,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

direction indicator switch slightly loose

Fail 16 Jan 2019 72,875 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower suspension arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe from flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour Showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour Showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed interior door release mechanism sticking (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 61,619 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 59,586 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 57,345 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 54,505 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 54,291 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 51,031 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 51,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 47,764 miles

both front tyre outer sidewalls slightly perished

Fail 23 Jan 2013 47,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre outer sidewalls slightly perished

nearside rear tyre has cracking to outer sidewall and tread

Pass 27 Jan 2012 45,118 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 44,893 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 44,893 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 38,536 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 35,861 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 35,861 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 32,865 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 29,188 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007

unable to read odometer reading due to broken L E D numbers.

Pass 10 Mar 2006 23,515 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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AJ51 CFV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ51 CFV, 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 AJ51 CFV registered?

AJ51 CFV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is AJ51 CFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ51 CFV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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