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MJ51 JUX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

91,157 mi
Last recorded91,157 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 JUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 91,157 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 91,157 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 84,101 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2017 82,720 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 81,301 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 81,281 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 78,167 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre cracking outer edge

Fail 27 May 2015 78,167 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre cracking outer edge

Pass 25 Jun 2014 74,125 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 74,125 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 69,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 65,203 miles

slight play in both track rods...both front flex brake hoses beginning to crack...offside front tyre pressure was low.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 60,243 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 60,177 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 56,173 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 51,669 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 51,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 51,629 miles

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 46,740 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 40,501 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 34,988 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 32,132 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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MJ51 JUX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 MJ51 JUX, 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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MJ51 JUX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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