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FY51 OZJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,317 mi
Last recorded67,317 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 OZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 67,317 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

rear silencer corroded outer skin

Pass 24 May 2013 63,804 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 22 May 2013 63,804 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2012 63,728 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no rear passenger seats fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2011 59,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2010 50,932 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 30 Jan 2009 42,844 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 42,844 miles

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

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 22 Nov 2007 36,470 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 30,765 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 30,765 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 24,905 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 24,905 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 OZJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OZJ, 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 OZJ registered?

FY51 OZJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is FY51 OZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY51 OZJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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