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MJ51 SDO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

93,723 mi
Last recorded93,723 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 SDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 93,723 miles

engine light on

exhaust corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Engine light on

Exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2015 93,711 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine light on

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2014 86,280 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 86,275 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 78,212 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2013 78,212 miles

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 72,222 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 72,222 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 61,231 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 61,231 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 53,593 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 48,565 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 41,352 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 41,352 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 35,699 miles

mark on front screen. possibly small chip , drivers side

Fail 17 Nov 2006 35,699 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

mark on front screen, possibly small chip, drivers side

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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MJ51 SDO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 MJ51 SDO, 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 MJ51 SDO registered?

MJ51 SDO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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