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FG51 BWH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,790 mi
Last recorded95,790 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 BWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 95,790 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 95,790 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 78,189 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 69,987 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 69,987 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 65,301 miles

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

advise disks marked

Pass 9 Jan 2013 65,301 miles

advise disks marked

Pass 6 Jan 2012 60,618 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 60,618 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 48,778 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 42,277 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 37,671 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 37,670 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front pads worn very low

Pass 21 Sep 2007 31,891 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 26,626 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 BWH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FG51 BWH, 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 BWH registered?

FG51 BWH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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The MOT history for FG51 BWH shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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