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MW51 FNA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

114,250 mi
Last recorded114,250 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 FNA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 114,250 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 113,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit aged and cracked (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre aged and cracked

Fail 2 May 2017 113,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit aged and cracked (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear tyre aged and cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2016 110,390 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 99,154 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 94,369 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 88,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 84,659 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to undercarriage

Fail 25 Nov 2011 84,659 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

plastic covers fitted to undercarriage

Pass 9 Dec 2010 76,472 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 70,012 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 63,781 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 54,757 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 44,689 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 37,290 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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MW51 FNA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 MW51 FNA, 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 MW51 FNA registered?

MW51 FNA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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The MOT history for MW51 FNA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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