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SJ51 ZPR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,205 mi
Last recorded151,205 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 ZPR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 151,205 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 144,322 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 122,067 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 106,372 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2012 94,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

surface corrosion to front subframe

Pass 23 May 2012 94,918 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

surface corrosion to front subframe

Pass 27 May 2011 78,777 miles

slight bind n/s front

start of corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 27 May 2011 78,772 miles

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

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

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

slight bind n/s front

start of corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 27 May 2010 64,553 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 52,961 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 15 May 2009 52,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear "jacking block" missing

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

Pass 28 May 2008 43,601 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside

offside front tyre wearing on inside

Pass 17 Sep 2007 39,812 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 31,553 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 31,553 miles

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

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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SJ51 ZPR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SJ51 ZPR, 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 SJ51 ZPR registered?

SJ51 ZPR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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The MOT history for SJ51 ZPR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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