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MJ51 UPT

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,377 mi
Last recorded89,377 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 UPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 89,377 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

exhaust middle section deteriorated

front brake sticking slightly

front subframe corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2018 89,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

exhaust middle section deteriorated

front brake sticking slightly

front subframe corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2017 87,236 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 83,167 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 83,166 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear park brake poor

Pass 27 Apr 2015 81,733 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 80,731 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 77,954 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 68,928 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condition of mainbeam switch

condition of nearside and offside front A.B.S rings

heavy rust in exhaust system

rusting to offside front brake pipe

slight play and noise in stearing column

Pass 1 Nov 2011 63,569 miles

heavy rust on offside front brake pipe

rusting to both front brake discs

rusting to center exhaust box

slight play and noise from stearing column

Fail 1 Nov 2011 63,568 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

heavy rust on offside front brake pipe

rusting to both front brake discs

rusting to center exhaust box

slight play and noise from stearing column

Pass 2 Nov 2010 57,867 miles

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

very heavy rust on rear brake pipes

Pass 19 Nov 2009 52,262 miles

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

heavy rust on n/s & o/s rear brake pipes

n/s & o/s front & o/s/r tyres uneven wear & cracking

Pass 27 Nov 2008 45,451 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

heavy cracking to offside rear tyre tread

rust on rear brake pipes

underbody covers fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2008 45,451 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

heavy cracking to offside rear tyre tread

rust on rear brake pipes

underbody covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2007 40,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rust on both rear brake pipes

Pass 27 Dec 2006 35,199 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 33,878 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 UPT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UPT, 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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MJ51 UPT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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