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FX51 BFH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,809 mi
Last recorded82,809 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 BFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2016 82,809 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all rear seats removed at time of test

exhaust heat shield insecure and has raped around the box

play in nearside and offside steering rack

Pass 13 Oct 2015 71,719 miles

Offside Rear lights dim / rear brake discs rusty / underbody cover / horn has slight fault

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 71,708 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear lights dim / rear brake discs rusty / underbody cover / horn has slight fault

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 71,207 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 68,555 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 64,173 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 64,173 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 62,243 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 59,244 miles

front subframe surface corrosion

o/s/f tyre worn done to 3mm

Pass 6 Nov 2009 55,819 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 51,732 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 48,680 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 48,659 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 45,350 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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FX51 BFH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FX51 BFH, 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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FX51 BFH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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