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FX51 UYK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

100,387 mi
Last recorded100,387 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 UYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 100,387 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 95,821 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1955015 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 90,664 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

knock in steering system detected on steering wheel no play found

under trays

Pass 10 Aug 2015 85,759 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2014 81,328 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cooling fan not working

Pass 24 Aug 2013 76,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 71,122 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 66,552 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 66,532 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 62,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls/shoulders advise replacement soon.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 56,694 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 51,649 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 47,282 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 40,979 miles

plastic covers fitted to siils

plastic undertrays fitted

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 UYK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 UYK, 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 UYK registered?

FX51 UYK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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