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MJ51 SFU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,847 mi
Last recorded95,847 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 SFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 95,847 miles

Exhaust centre box corroded

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Nearside undertrays dmaged

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 95,847 miles

Exhaust centre box corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Nearside undertrays dmaged

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 14 Dec 2015
Pass 5 Jan 2015 87,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust getting corroded

front brake hoses getting perished

some damage n/s mirror

some play steering column

Pass 4 Jan 2014 83,410 miles

Alternator drive belt fraying.

Both front brake flexs getting perished.

Near side rear tyre casing getting perished.

Slight play at steering wheel.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2013 78,588 miles

exhaust and support brackets getting corroded

front anti roll bar mounting points getting worn

some play nearside rear radius arm

some play steering column universal joints

Fail 3 Jan 2013 78,571 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

exhaust and support brackets getting corroded

front anti roll bar mounting points getting worn

some play nearside rear radius arm

some play steering column universal joints

Pass 7 Jan 2012 74,055 miles

Both front front brake flexs getting perished.

Brake pipes to rear wheel cylinders getting corroded.

Front brake pads half worn.

Near side mirror glass lose.

Off side rear tyre getting low.

Rear exhaust box getting corroded.

Some damage off side front seat belt webbing.

Some play at steering wheel.

Fail 4 Jan 2012 74,053 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Both front front brake flexs getting perished.

Brake pipes to rear wheel cylinders getting corroded.

Front brake pads half worn.

Near side mirror glass lose.

Off side rear tyre getting low.

Rear exhaust box getting corroded.

Some damage off side front seat belt webbing.

Some play at steering wheel.

Pass 5 Jan 2011 70,038 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pipes to and from rear flexes showing signs of corrosion

poor image offside headlamp

small hole nearside c.v boot

some play steering column u.js

Pass 6 Jan 2010 63,984 miles

front wishbone bushes getting perished

nearside rear tyre outer wall getting perished

nearside rear wheel bearing getting noisey

offside front seatbelt webbing showing signs of fraying

poor image offside headlamp

rear spring lower retaining cups getting corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2008 56,022 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall slightly perished

slight play in steering column lower uj

Fail 12 Dec 2008 56,022 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre side wall slightly perished

slight play in steering column lower uj

Pass 9 Jan 2008 49,927 miles

both front tyres feathering outer edges

child seats fitted to nearside front,nearside and offside rears only locks checked

front wishbone mounting bushes getting perished

nearside rear tyre outer wall getting perished

rear spring lower retaining cups getting corroded

some play steering column lower u,j

Pass 4 Jan 2007 42,518 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 35,791 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre.

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 SFU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SFU, 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 SFU registered?

MJ51 SFU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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