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MJ51 UPL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

73,858 mi
Last recorded73,858 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 UPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 73,858 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body sing of corrosion subframe ,rear axle ,brake pipe

Pass 27 Feb 2023 72,777 miles
Pass 6 May 2022
Pass 18 Oct 2018
Pass 14 Jul 2017 55,033 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016
Fail 1 Jul 2016

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 54,441 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 53,511 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 51,146 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 49,163 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 45,419 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 39,249 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 35,185 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 30,383 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 UPL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 UPL, 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 UPL registered?

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

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