MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,847 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust centre box corroded
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish
Nearside undertrays dmaged
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Exhaust centre box corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish
Nearside undertrays dmaged
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust getting corroded
front brake hoses getting perished
some damage n/s mirror
some play steering column
Alternator drive belt fraying.
Both front brake flexs getting perished.
Near side rear tyre casing getting perished.
Slight play at steering wheel.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust and support brackets getting corroded
front anti roll bar mounting points getting worn
some play nearside rear radius arm
some play steering column universal joints
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
exhaust and support brackets getting corroded
front anti roll bar mounting points getting worn
some play nearside rear radius arm
some play steering column universal joints
Both front front brake flexs getting perished.
Brake pipes to rear wheel cylinders getting corroded.
Front brake pads half worn.
Near side mirror glass lose.
Off side rear tyre getting low.
Rear exhaust box getting corroded.
Some damage off side front seat belt webbing.
Some play at steering wheel.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Both front front brake flexs getting perished.
Brake pipes to rear wheel cylinders getting corroded.
Front brake pads half worn.
Near side mirror glass lose.
Off side rear tyre getting low.
Rear exhaust box getting corroded.
Some damage off side front seat belt webbing.
Some play at steering wheel.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
brake pipes to and from rear flexes showing signs of corrosion
poor image offside headlamp
small hole nearside c.v boot
some play steering column u.js
front wishbone bushes getting perished
nearside rear tyre outer wall getting perished
nearside rear wheel bearing getting noisey
offside front seatbelt webbing showing signs of fraying
poor image offside headlamp
rear spring lower retaining cups getting corroded
nearside rear tyre side wall slightly perished
slight play in steering column lower uj
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
nearside rear tyre side wall slightly perished
slight play in steering column lower uj
both front tyres feathering outer edges
child seats fitted to nearside front,nearside and offside rears only locks checked
front wishbone mounting bushes getting perished
nearside rear tyre outer wall getting perished
rear spring lower retaining cups getting corroded
some play steering column lower u,j
Nail in offside rear tyre.
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MJ51 SFU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 MJ51 SFU, 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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MJ51 SFU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 December 2001.
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