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PJ51 NCV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,046 mi
Last recorded110,046 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 NCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 110,046 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 110,046 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 109,986 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate 1,1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively close to limit (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

possible injector leak

service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair, 55%

Pass 22 Sep 2018 97,458 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement poor performance from brake servo pump (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 97,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour orange film come off the bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement poor performance from brake servo pump (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 95,864 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2017 95,864 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault on dashboard (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2016 92,776 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 88,043 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 84,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 81,202 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 79,007 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 75,260 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 69,377 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 59,263 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 50,309 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 50,216 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 44,567 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 36,629 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 NCV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NCV, 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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PJ51 NCV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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