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RJ51 JWN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,092 mi
Last recorded99,092 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 JWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 99,092 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 99,086 miles

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 87,684 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 87,684 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 79,098 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 79,060 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 73,474 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 73,471 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 66,287 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine managment lamp indicates fault.

loud noise from engine bay.

o/s/f brake hose protective sheath damaged.

srs lamp is on.

Fail 16 Aug 2012 66,283 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine managment lamp indicates fault.

loud noise from engine bay.

o/s/f brake hose protective sheath damaged.

srs lamp is on.

Pass 11 Oct 2011 63,474 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 63,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 58,271 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 54,694 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 47,522 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 47,522 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both front brake flexi-hoses cracked

offside headlight aim not tested

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Sep 2007 40,897 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 33,773 miles

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

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

Rear number plate water damaged

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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RJ51 JWN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 JWN, 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 JWN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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