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MW51 JZD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

94,141 mi
Last recorded94,141 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 JZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 94,141 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 94,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 91,254 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 91,254 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 86,631 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 86,631 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 74,400 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2012 60,644 miles

Back box outer skin corroded and hanging off.

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 42,821 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 42,794 miles

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2010 36,977 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 30,479 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 30,479 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 23,098 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 23,098 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 19,699 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 19,699 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 16,845 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 JZD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 JZD, 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 JZD registered?

MW51 JZD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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