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FJ51 TZR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,737 mi
Last recorded90,737 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 90,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 87,994 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 87,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 85,062 miles

Engine management light indicates fault but not part of test due to age of vehicle

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Rear wiper blade excessively worn

Fail 6 Nov 2020 85,038 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine management light indicates fault but not part of test due to age of vehicle

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Damaged (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Rear wiper blade excessively worn

Pass 9 May 2019 79,647 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 May 2018 75,189 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 75,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 71,158 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front tyre perished

Pass 12 Apr 2016 69,628 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 69,628 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 67,999 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 65,955 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 May 2013 63,521 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 60,271 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 May 2012 60,271 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2011 52,629 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 48,835 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Aug 2010 48,835 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2009 43,698 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 38,613 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 33,060 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 28,961 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 23,883 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 TZR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TZR, 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 TZR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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