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MJ51 SYW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,577 mi
Last recorded81,577 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 SYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 81,577 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 81,574 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 25 May 2017 80,002 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 79,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 76,000 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)

Pass 16 May 2015 70,283 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 May 2014 68,439 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 65,291 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake discs corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 65,291 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2012 62,245 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)

exh corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2012 62,245 miles

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

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)

exh corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2011 57,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 50,652 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 21 May 2009 42,923 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 42,923 miles

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

flexys cracking

Pass 29 May 2008 34,965 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 34,965 miles

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

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

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

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 15 Dec 2006 23,925 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 SYW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SYW, 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 SYW registered?

MJ51 SYW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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