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FJ51 CNE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,691 mi
Last recorded123,691 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 CNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 123,691 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 115,506 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

condition and security o/s/f outer cv boot

corrosion front sub frame

corrosion n/s/r brake pipe

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 11 Aug 2014 108,038 miles

corrosion and grease on n/s/r brake pipe

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 20 Aug 2013 100,116 miles

both front tyres 2mm

corrosion both rear coil springs

corrosion front sub-frame

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 22 Aug 2012 94,300 miles

corrosion on exhaust rear box

Pass 17 Aug 2011 86,961 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 79,049 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 68,922 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 68,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 57,192 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 57,192 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 45,500 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 33,028 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 CNE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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