MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,150 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
corrosion to exhaust system
corrosion to front subframe
corrosion to rear suspension components
engine warning light showing on dash
undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
corrosion to exhaust system
corrosion to front subframe
corrosion to rear suspension components
engine warning light showing on dash
undertrays fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
nearside rear brake pipe becoming heavily corroded STRONG ADVISE to change
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
nearside rear brake pipe becoming heavily corroded STRONG ADVISE to change
UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION
Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
engine management light on
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
engine management light on
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
small bottom spring inserts at rear corroding
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FX51 LAJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 FX51 LAJ, 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 FX51 LAJ registered?
FX51 LAJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 October 2001.
Is FX51 LAJ safe to buy?
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