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FJ51 UBG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 UBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged rubber stem deteriorated/cracking at base of stem (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated small cracks developing inside tread

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam all four rubber mounts deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion build up to both disc surfaces (3.5.1i)

both front shock absorbers have a reduced damping effect

exhaust rear section silencer outer skin deteriorated/corrosion

Fail 6 Oct 2017

Headlamp aim not tested both (1.8.A.1c)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both excessively worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both worn/split (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged rubber stem deteriorated/cracking at base of stem (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated small cracks developing inside tread

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam all four rubber mounts deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion build up to both disc surfaces (3.5.1i)

both front shock absorbers have a reduced damping effect

exhaust rear section silencer outer skin deteriorated/corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2016

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 15 Sep 2015
Pass 17 Sep 2014

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013
Pass 7 Sep 2012 138,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 138,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 132,273 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes has corrosion

steering has slight movement

Fail 12 Sep 2011 132,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear brake pipes has corrosion

steering has slight movement

Pass 8 Sep 2010 124,209 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 116,934 miles

all metal brake pipes have been greased

n/s/r tyre very close to limit - stepped tread type

Pass 27 Aug 2008 116,930 miles

wipers poor / n.s.r tyre very close to limit / rear subframe bushes / n.s.r coil spring seat noisey

Fail 26 Sep 2007 103,871 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 103,871 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 87,206 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 74,667 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 74,667 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 UBG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UBG, 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 UBG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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