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FP51 CWJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,792 mi
Last recorded93,792 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 CWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 93,792 miles

engine management light on

steel wheel at nearside front,alloy wheels elsewhere

Fail 2 Dec 2016 93,792 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine management light on

steel wheel at nearside front,alloy wheels elsewhere

Pass 7 Nov 2015 89,634 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre pressure appears low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear door operation feels faulty did operate time of test

engine warning light on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 89,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre pressure appears low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear door operation feels faulty did operate time of test

engine warning light on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 85,327 miles

both front wishbone bushes deteriorated, not resultig in excessive movement.

engine managment light on.

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge.

slight corrosion to o/s rear body member.

Fail 4 Oct 2014 85,327 miles

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

both front wishbone bushes deteriorated, not resultig in excessive movement.

engine managment light on.

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge.

slight corrosion to o/s rear body member.

Pass 28 Oct 2013 82,783 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2012 79,109 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front indicator bulbs slightly discoloured.

exhaust corroded.

Pass 13 Oct 2011 72,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 65,160 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 577,054 miles

Nearside Front 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 20 Oct 2009 57,666 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 17 Oct 2008 51,391 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Oct 2007 47,504 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre srarting to feather

offside rear tyre starting to feather

Pass 23 Oct 2006 40,309 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 32,784 miles

n/s/r tyre low on tread

Fail 4 Nov 2005 32,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre low on tread

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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FP51 CWJ 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 70.6%.

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 FP51 CWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP51 CWJ registered?

FP51 CWJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is FP51 CWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP51 CWJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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