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FJ51 UAH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,825 mi
Last recorded129,825 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 129,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Aug 2016 129,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 122,337 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 114,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust system heavily corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2014 114,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2013 108,990 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 103,292 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2012 103,292 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2011 97,253 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 97,253 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 87,646 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres going out of shape

front brake disc,s o/s and n/s heavily lipped

Pass 6 Aug 2009 79,272 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cut in n/s/f outer wall

Pass 14 Aug 2008 68,197 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 68,197 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 54,514 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 54,514 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 40,802 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 UAH 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 UAH, 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 UAH registered?

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

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