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FE51 FXH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,931 mi
Last recorded91,931 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 FXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 91,931 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 91,633 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 88,644 miles

Corrosion to front subframe

Heavy corrosion to rear silencer.

Fail 27 May 2016 88,604 miles

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

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

Corrosion to front subframe

Heavy corrosion to rear silencer.

Pass 4 Mar 2015 86,161 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake warning light not illuminating with handbrake

n/s mirror damaged

slight play in both front wheels

Fail 3 Mar 2015 86,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake warning light not illuminating with handbrake

n/s mirror damaged

slight play in both front wheels

Pass 5 Mar 2014 79,926 miles

o/s/r tyre cracked

slight play in front wheels, in rack

Fail 4 Mar 2014 79,926 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

1 x high level brake light not working

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

o/s/r tyre cracked

slight play in front wheels, in rack

Fail 2 Mar 2013 69,274 miles

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

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

nearside headlamp slightly damaged

nearside mirror glass missing

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2013 69,274 miles

nearside headlamp slightly damaged

nearside mirror glass missing

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 10 Nov 2011 102,630 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to front bumper

damage to nearside rear wing and bumper

eml and srs lights on

nearside quaterglass missing

smear on wipers

Fail 8 Nov 2011 102,630 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to front bumper

damage to nearside rear wing and bumper

eml and srs lights on

nearside quaterglass missing

smear on wipers

Pass 1 Jun 2011 98,325 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 98,321 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2010 87,002 miles

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

nearside rear seat belt clasp surround broken but functions ok

Fail 24 Dec 2008 82,021 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 82,021 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 69,407 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 57,454 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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FE51 FXH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc 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 FE51 FXH, 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 FE51 FXH registered?

FE51 FXH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is FE51 FXH safe to buy?

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