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MJ51 SYV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,324 mi
Last recorded95,324 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 SYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 95,324 miles

Front subframe slightly corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2020 95,324 miles

Front subframe slightly corroded

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 94,871 miles

rusty under side of vehicle

Pass 22 Mar 2018 93,234 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 93,234 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring on drive shaft (3.4.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 91,376 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 88,860 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 88,860 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 85,166 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 78,993 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 73,473 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 68,690 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 68,690 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 66,662 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 623,299 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 52,248 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 45,926 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 41,176 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 35,311 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 SYV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SYV, 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 SYV registered?

MJ51 SYV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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