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PJ51 UGV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,081 mi
Last recorded137,081 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 UGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 137,081 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 May 2015 129,691 miles

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside and nearside sevice brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside front wishbone slight play in ball joint.

Fail 7 May 2015 129,691 miles

Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside and nearside sevice brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside front wishbone slight play in ball joint.

Pass 28 Jun 2014 121,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded all round both side.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 111,665 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front both side brake discs lipped & corroded all round.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 97,852 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

both front flexable brake hoses cracking

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

frfont brake discs worn

Fail 5 Jul 2012 97,848 miles

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

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

both front flexable brake hoses cracking

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

frfont brake discs worn

Pass 14 Jul 2011 92,766 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 74,927 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 57,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 49,582 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 36,598 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 25,283 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 25,280 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front wheel rim damaged

rear number plate faded

Pass 4 Oct 2005 2,963 miles

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

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

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 UGV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UGV, 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 UGV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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