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FJ51 BNU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,607 mi
Last recorded138,607 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 BNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 138,607 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 138,607 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 126,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre under inflated (PRS)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 126,600 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front tyre under inflated (PRS)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 121,956 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 121,956 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 109,953 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 108,032 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 108,032 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 103,688 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 103,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 98,232 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 88,841 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 88,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2008 83,767 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 74,917 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads worn

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and cracked around tread and sidewall.

Pass 21 Jun 2006 62,550 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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FJ51 BNU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FJ51 BNU, 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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FJ51 BNU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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