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FX51 UVU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,024 mi
Last recorded117,024 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 UVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2016 117,024 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 102,954 miles

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

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2014 95,091 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr brake pipe corroded/pitted.both front brake pipes corroded/pitted.

osr wheel arch corroded.underbody components corroded at front.

screw/puncture in osr tyre.nsr tyre ON MOT LIMIT [195/50*15]nsf tyre nearly bald on edge!

skin corroded on rear silencer box.slight play/knock on steering.

wiper blades deteriorated.

Fail 17 Nov 2014 95,091 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr brake pipe corroded/pitted.both front brake pipes corroded/pitted.

osr wheel arch corroded.underbody components corroded at front.

screw/puncture in osr tyre.nsr tyre ON MOT LIMIT [195/50*15]nsf tyre nearly bald on edge!

skin corroded on rear silencer box.slight play/knock on steering.

wiper blades deteriorated.

Pass 25 Nov 2013 90,819 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 90,819 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nsr and both front brake pipes corroded/pitted.can not inspect main brake pipes due to being hidden by underbody panels/covers!front hoses cracked/perished.

nsr tyre worn to 2mm.[195/50*15]front tyres worn low on outer edges!

rear wheel arch`s corroding.exhaust silencer corroded.

speedo` mileometer not illuminating.

wipers worn.rear seats not fitted at time of test.

Pass 22 Nov 2012 85,849 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 80,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2010 74,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

rear seat belts checked good as possable due to no rear seats

Pass 19 Nov 2009 67,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 62,523 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 56,003 miles

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test rear seat belts not tested fulley

Pass 22 Nov 2006

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

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 23 Nov 2005 35,645 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 UVU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FX51 UVU, 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 UVU registered?

FX51 UVU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is FX51 UVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 UVU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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