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RJ51 BFZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

76,099 mi
Last recorded76,099 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 BFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 76,099 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box rusty

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Slight play at wheel (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 76,099 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box rusty

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Slight play at wheel (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 69,001 miles

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

centre exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 16 Oct 2018 69,001 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

centre exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 30 Sep 2017 66,982 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 66,981 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 66,690 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 66,690 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 635,499 miles

alarm fault which brings hazzard lights on

front tyres wearing down on edges

nearside rear tyre inner wall perishing

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 20 Oct 2015 635,499 miles

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

alarm fault which brings hazzard lights on

front tyres wearing down on edges

nearside rear tyre inner wall perishing

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 2 Oct 2014 57,815 miles

centre silencer poor condition

Fail 2 Oct 2014 57,815 miles

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

centre silencer poor condition

Pass 10 Oct 2013 56,811 miles

CENTRE SILENCER POOR CONDITION

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 56,811 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

CENTRE SILENCER POOR CONDITION

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 55,650 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 55,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 53,690 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Fail 23 Sep 2011 53,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 20 Sep 2010 51,246 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 47,820 miles

nearside body damage

Pass 3 Oct 2008 43,712 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

REAR NUMBER PLATE POOR CONDITION

Pass 2 Oct 2007 39,242 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 39,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust back box corroded

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

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

Rear number plate water damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 31,035 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 31,035 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 24,740 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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RJ51 BFZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 RJ51 BFZ, 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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RJ51 BFZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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