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FG51 PZS

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

100,988 mi
Last recorded100,988 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 PZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2018 100,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine mounts worn

parking brake low effort. just pass 16%

slight play in steering column

Pass 1 Jul 2017 98,335 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 98,335 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 89,940 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 89,940 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 80,487 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

knock from steering column area

n/s/r tyre thread starting to crack

Pass 27 Aug 2014 76,331 miles

both front flexi brake hoses cracking

centre exhaust section deteriorated

knock in steering

o/s/f brake pipe showing corrosion

Fail 21 Aug 2014 76,331 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front flexi brake hoses cracking

centre exhaust section deteriorated

knock in steering

o/s/f brake pipe showing corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2013 72,562 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

centre exhaust section deteriorated

knock in steering

n/s and o/s front flexi brake hoses deteriorated

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2013 72,562 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

centre exhaust section deteriorated

knock in steering

n/s and o/s front flexi brake hoses deteriorated

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2012 69,619 miles

advise o/s/f brake pipe showing corrosion

advise o/s/f coil spring corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2012 68,619 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise o/s/f brake pipe showing corrosion

advise o/s/f coil spring corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2011 63,099 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 55,026 miles

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

steering universal joint has slight play

tracking is out

Fail 21 May 2010 55,026 miles

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

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

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

steering universal joint has slight play

tracking is out

Pass 19 May 2009 49,694 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both rear tyre's wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 May 2009 49,694 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyre's wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2008 45,110 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2007 38,752 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 May 2006 31,807 miles

Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 30,584 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 PZS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 PZS, 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 PZS registered?

FG51 PZS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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