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PJ51 DWP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,351 mi
Last recorded95,351 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 95,351 miles

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

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

brake pipes corroded

engine management light on

middle exhaust box corroded

under tray fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2016 95,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

brake pipes corroded

engine management light on

middle exhaust box corroded

under tray fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2016 95,332 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear badly faded (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp switch faulty main / dip faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light cluster damaged (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle catching plastic inner wing (4.1.D.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened bottom leg mount corroded and broken (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly split (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly split (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pipes corroding

engine man light on

front discs corroding

mid exhaust box corroded and peeling

suggest tracking

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2015 93,831 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted inner / outer (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low very low light inscure (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure at bottom damaged (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light cluster damaged hold (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside door mirror glass broken

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust corroded and peeling

suggest tracking check

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 18 Nov 2014 91,144 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are starting to crack on edges

Pass 13 Nov 2013 87,909 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2012 83,447 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 76,427 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 70,537 miles

may need front brake pads in approx 4-5,000miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 24 Nov 2010 70,522 miles

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

may need front brake pads in approx 4-5,000miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 25 Nov 2009 63,973 miles

dark marks appearing on rear number plate

Fail 25 Nov 2009 63,973 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

dark marks appearing on rear number plate

Pass 25 Nov 2008 56,193 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 48,973 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 48,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 41,821 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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PJ51 DWP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PJ51 DWP, 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 DWP registered?

PJ51 DWP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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