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FY51 KDJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

93,060 mi
Last recorded93,060 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 KDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 93,060 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 91,433 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 89,938 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 87,391 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 84,870 miles

brake flexis cracking very slightly

headlight bulbs will fail next mot

nsf shocker top groans

Pass 5 Apr 2017 82,362 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 79,650 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 76,929 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 73,674 miles

all 4 corner brake pipes slightly corroded/pitted

all 4 tyres getting close to limit nsf worst

Pass 9 Apr 2013 70,240 miles

all tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2012 66,408 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 62,859 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 58,991 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 54,916 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 48,997 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 44,002 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 37,332 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 37,332 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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FY51 KDJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 FY51 KDJ, 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 FY51 KDJ registered?

FY51 KDJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 October 2001.

Is FY51 KDJ safe to buy?

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