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MJ51 RYZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

56,901 mi
Last recorded56,901 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 RYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 56,901 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 56,901 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 53,647 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 51,790 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 51,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 50,153 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 47,805 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 47,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 44,447 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 40,892 miles

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

n/s/rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 14 May 2009 37,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under body shield covers fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Mar 2008 34,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

offside rear tyre slight tearing

Pass 19 Mar 2008 34,584 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre slight tearing

Pass 19 Mar 2007 31,421 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 26,784 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 26,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre out of shape

Pass 6 Feb 2006 26,662 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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MJ51 RYZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MJ51 RYZ, 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 MJ51 RYZ registered?

MJ51 RYZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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