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ZJ 5515

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,243 mi
Last recorded42,243 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationZJ 5515
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 42,243 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 39,200 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 37,887 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 37,881 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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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ZJ 5515 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZJ 5515, 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 ZJ 5515 registered?

ZJ 5515 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 July 2001.

Is ZJ 5515 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ZJ 5515 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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