MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,099 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
centre exhaust box in poor condition
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
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
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
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
centre silencer poor condition
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
centre silencer poor condition
CENTRE SILENCER POOR CONDITION
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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
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
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)
nearside body damage
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
REAR NUMBER PLATE POOR CONDITION
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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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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