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FG51 BWO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,705 mi
Last recorded84,705 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 BWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 84,705 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 84,700 miles

Brake modification unsafe n/s front caliper insecure (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s front wheel has slight tight (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2018 83,805 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 83,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and o/s/r after flexible pip (1.1.11 (c))

engine management light on

Pass 29 Mar 2017 81,683 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 81,683 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken and o/s/r (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 80,545 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 77,552 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 75,369 miles

back box peeling but no leaks

slight play in n/s/f steering rack

Fail 22 Feb 2014 75,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

back box peeling but no leaks

slight play in n/s/f steering rack

Pass 16 Feb 2013 69,106 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 69,023 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 63,992 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 60,426 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 56,062 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 51,765 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 47,134 miles

slight cuts on both rear tyre treads

Pass 22 Sep 2006 40,859 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 40,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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 BWO 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 68.4%.

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 BWO, 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 BWO registered?

FG51 BWO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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