MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,401 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
exhaust system corroded
under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
exhaust system corroded
under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components
Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front Inner both rack joints have play
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
under guard fitted obscuring view
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front Inner both rack joints have play
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
under guard fitted obscuring view
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SA51 XFU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SA51 XFU, 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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SA51 XFU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 November 2001.
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