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FG51 BWN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,107 mi
Last recorded90,107 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 BWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 90,107 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 90,094 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 74,556 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 72,395 miles

both sides front brake hoses deteriorated

front brake pads worn low

front subframe corroded

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 4 May 2017 70,624 miles

both sides front brake hoses perished

brake pipes corroded and greased in places

o/s/f, n/s/r & o/s/r tyres perished

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2016 68,632 miles

center exhaust corroded

front and rear metal brake pipes covered in grease. unable to view

front subframe corroded

offside front tyre worn

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Pass 30 Apr 2015 64,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil springs corroded.

n/s/f tyre perished.

rear brake pipes heavily coated unable to inspect fully.

Pass 7 May 2014 62,299 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes corroded and greased

front struts corroded

subframes corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 58,773 miles

Brake pipes heavily coated.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Scratches to front bumper.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f coil spring corroded.

Fail 2 May 2013 58,773 miles

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

Brake pipes heavily coated.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Scratches to front bumper.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f coil spring corroded.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 54,368 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 50,626 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 50,626 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 48,603 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 45,875 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 45,875 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 42,945 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 39,678 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 35,981 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 BWN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BWN, 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 BWN registered?

FG51 BWN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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