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S55 BTA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

89,038 mi
Last recorded89,038 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 BTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 89,038 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 89,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 77,779 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 77,779 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 67,033 miles

OIL LEECK

Fail 3 Jan 2024 67,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

OIL LEECK

Pass 17 Oct 2022 63,648 miles

full plastick undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2022 63,648 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

full plastick undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2021 59,016 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 59,016 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 54,905 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 54,905 miles

Central Rear Brake relay lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 48,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front inner rack joints slight play ()

Pass 8 Oct 2018 40,402 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Sep 2017 36,940 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 36,940 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 36,232 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 36,232 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 35,290 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 34,101 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 33,069 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2012 31,580 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 30,115 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 30,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear washer poor/leaking

service lamp on

spare tyre flat

Pass 15 Oct 2010 28,460 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 27,086 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 24,509 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 21,738 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 18,069 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 18,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 14,114 miles

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

rear suspension squeaking when handbrake applied

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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S55 BTA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 S55 BTA, 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 S55 BTA registered?

S55 BTA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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The MOT history for S55 BTA shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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