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FG51 AGX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,682 mi
Last recorded67,682 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 AGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2022 67,682 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 67,312 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 66,881 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 66,848 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 66,355 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 65,434 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 65,434 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 64,275 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 62,993 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 61,563 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 61,558 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 60,030 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Sep 2013 57,436 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 20 Aug 2012 54,442 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 51,806 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 51,805 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 46,750 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 43,529 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 37,516 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 37,451 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 30,584 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 25,687 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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FG51 AGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FG51 AGX, 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 FG51 AGX registered?

FG51 AGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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The MOT history for FG51 AGX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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