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FD51 CWU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

73,315 mi
Last recorded73,315 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 CWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 73,315 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear discs slightly discoloured

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

rear discs slightly corroded

slight corrosion to various brake pipes

Pass 11 Nov 2015 71,911 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 71,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 69,432 miles

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

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

knocking on steering

various suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2014 69,428 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

knocking on steering

various suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2013 64,835 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

various suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2013 64,835 miles

various suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2012 62,063 miles

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

chassis starting to corrode

permissible wear in steering

various suspension and steering components corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2012 62,063 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

chassis starting to corrode

permissible wear in steering

various suspension and steering components corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2011 60,160 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust rubbing on nearside rear radius arm

Fail 24 Oct 2011 60,157 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust rubbing on nearside rear radius arm

Pass 4 Nov 2010 58,098 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 58,098 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 56,119 miles

front wiper blades poor

Pass 6 Nov 2008 54,346 miles

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

N/s/f tyre wearing on edge very slightly.

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 51,700 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 48,100 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 48,070 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 43,245 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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FD51 CWU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CWU, 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 CWU registered?

FD51 CWU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 November 2001.

Is FD51 CWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD51 CWU shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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