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PJ51 EFR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,783 mi
Last recorded110,783 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 EFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 110,783 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 110,783 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 102,561 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 93,987 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 93,987 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 84,970 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 84,970 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 70,307 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 57,991 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 57,991 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 50,295 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 50,295 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 44,162 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 39,796 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 38,090 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 37,021 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 35,296 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 35,294 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Dec 2005 21,460 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 21,460 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 EFR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EFR, 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 EFR registered?

PJ51 EFR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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