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FJ51 UAV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

66,735 mi
Last recorded66,735 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 UAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 66,735 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tyre tread area on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 65,819 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively ABS rings on both drive shafts corroded (1.6 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hoses on both sides greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Sliding bush worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play To steering rack worn (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On radious arm greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 65,769 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively ABS rings on both drive shafts corroded (1.6 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hoses on both sides greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Sliding bush worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play To steering rack worn (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On radious arm greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 65,276 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Jul 2019 63,812 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2019 63,792 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2018 62,252 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 62,200 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen BULB IN WRONG. (4.1.2 (a))

BOTH REAR TYRES 2012 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,GETTING OLD & DETERIORATING.(195-50X15V)

BOTH WIPER BLADES FITTED WRONG WAY ROUND.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 58,521 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 58,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 56,390 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 53,623 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 53,577 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Aug 2014 52,091 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 50,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 48,095 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2011 45,924 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 43,406 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 40,839 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 37,291 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 33,344 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 33,334 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 29,346 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 UAV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UAV, 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 UAV registered?

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

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