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PJ51 AHL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,232 mi
Last recorded80,232 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 AHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 80,232 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 67,613 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 60,061 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 58,339 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 56,395 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 53,837 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 50,414 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 47,258 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 42,486 miles

offside rear worn on inside edge and underinflated

Pass 13 Apr 2012 38,361 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 32,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 27,356 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 22,846 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 19,197 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 19,197 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2007 15,453 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 15,453 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 12,987 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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PJ51 AHL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PJ51 AHL, 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 PJ51 AHL registered?

PJ51 AHL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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