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FV51 EJZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

200,159 mi
Last recorded200,159 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 EJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 200,159 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 200,144 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 188,672 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 173,998 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 173,749 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 156,664 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 156,647 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 144,973 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 133,369 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 123,405 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 114,821 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 111,326 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 111,326 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 109,210 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 109,209 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 104,387 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 98,516 miles

the exhaust system is deteriorated

the front brake hoses are deteriorated

Fail 10 Dec 2009 98,516 miles

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

the exhaust system is deteriorated

the front brake hoses are deteriorated

the n/s/r brake pads are very worn

the o/s/r brake pipe is corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2008 92,867 miles

the front brake hoses are deteriorated

the o/s/r brake pipe is corroded and the front pipes have been greased

the rear brake pads are worn

Pass 5 Dec 2007 74,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2006 57,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 57,016 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 52,684 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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FV51 EJZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FV51 EJZ, 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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FV51 EJZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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