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MW51 FNJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,012 mi
Last recorded141,012 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 FNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 141,012 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine management light on

Pass 25 Sep 2014 133,264 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 117,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 107,937 miles

BOTH wipers slightly smearing

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

rear brake discs worn

Fail 21 Sep 2012 107,937 miles

BOTH wipers slightly smearing

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs worn

Fail 10 Sep 2011 88,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 88,090 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 73,548 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 73,548 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 60,230 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 60,226 miles

Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 55,929 miles

front number plate discolouring, engine light on

Pass 6 Dec 2006 48,043 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 48,031 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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 FNJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 MW51 FNJ, 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 FNJ registered?

MW51 FNJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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