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MM51 SYT

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,873 mi
Last recorded119,873 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 SYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 119,873 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive closing panel (2.4.A.3)

centre exhaust section slightly corroded

engine management light on

Fail 26 Feb 2016 119,873 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded closing panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive closing panel (2.4.A.3)

centre exhaust section slightly corroded

engine management light on

Pass 24 Feb 2015 114,052 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 10 Mar 2014 109,189 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2014 109,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

centre exhaust section slighly corroded

engine management light on

nearside rack joint has slight play

Pass 15 Feb 2013 103,247 miles

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

centre exhaust casing corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2012 96,727 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box outer casing slightly corroded

Pass 4 May 2011 94,066 miles

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

srs warning light on dash

Pass 7 May 2010 89,550 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2010 89,550 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 81,486 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 64,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 62,789 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 58,206 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 51,543 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
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MM51 SYT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MM51 SYT, 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 SYT registered?

MM51 SYT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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