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FJ51 TZV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,873 mi
Last recorded76,873 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 TZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 76,873 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged both front slightly perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 75,119 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 68,974 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 63,928 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 63,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 57,164 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 57,164 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 49,985 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 37,490 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 27,059 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 20,193 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 16,313 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 11,260 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 11,254 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 9,402 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 7,974 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 TZV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TZV, 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 FJ51 TZV registered?

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

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