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MM51 SXU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

161,496 mi
Last recorded161,496 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 SXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 161,496 miles

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

Offside 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)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 161,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear silencer outer skin perished

Pass 3 Oct 2013 151,651 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 151,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2012

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2012

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2011 121,943 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 121,943 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake disc very pitted

Pass 10 Sep 2010 103,855 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 81,620 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 81,620 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 64,092 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 64,092 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 48,264 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 48,264 miles

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

offside rear lower coil spring mounting missing

Pass 18 May 2006 29,614 miles

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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MM51 SXU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel 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 MM51 SXU, 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 MM51 SXU registered?

MM51 SXU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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