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PJ51 UYK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,089 mi
Last recorded115,089 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 UYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 115,089 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and Rear all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust Box outer shield corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2019 115,089 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing one bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and Rear all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust Box outer shield corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2017 112,936 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 112,931 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 110,523 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 28 Nov 2015 107,371 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 104,484 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)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 101,975 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 98,358 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 98,357 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 94,907 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 94,841 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 91,938 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 88,656 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 88,656 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 84,916 miles

slight deteriation and slight play offside rear subframe mounting

slight play steering column

uneven wear rear tyre treads

vague pattern nearside headlight

Fail 25 Oct 2008 84,916 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

heavy wear front brake discs

offside front brake pad getting low

slight deteriation and slight play offside rear subframe mounting

slight play steering column

uneven wear rear tyre treads

vague pattern nearside headlight

Pass 1 Nov 2007 70,306 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 70,306 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 57,709 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 57,709 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 46,265 miles

advise nearside front and both rear tyres worn slightly on edges

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 UYK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UYK, 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 UYK registered?

PJ51 UYK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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