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FD51 BZE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,399 mi
Last recorded67,399 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 BZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 67,399 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 63,885 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 63,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 55,867 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 55,866 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 54,924 miles

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still secure

nearside front tyre soft

offside front tyre cracking on inside wall

Pass 15 Aug 2012 54,024 miles

centre section of exhuast slightly deterioated

rear exhaust hanger snapped but system still secure

Pass 25 Aug 2011 53,368 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket damaged but system is still secure

Pass 25 Aug 2010 52,839 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 51,996 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 50,895 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 50,895 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 49,545 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 47,706 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 47,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

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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FD51 BZE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FD51 BZE, 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 FD51 BZE registered?

FD51 BZE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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