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SF51 YUT

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

76,555 mi
Last recorded76,555 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 YUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 76,555 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 75,043 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under body corrosion

Fail 4 Feb 2025 75,043 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under body corrosion

No emission test due to Exhaust bracket loose and belowing

Pass 3 Feb 2024 73,575 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 73,575 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 69,865 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 68,490 miles

Coil spring corroded all Round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

structural corrosion.

Pass 9 Nov 2020 67,294 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

structural and components corrosion.

under tray fitted unable to test testable items

Pass 6 Nov 2019 66,083 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

structural corrosion.

under tray fitted unable to test testable items

Pass 25 Oct 2018 64,713 miles

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

Rear Coil spring worn o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 63,034 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 60,455 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 58,519 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 55,432 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 51,592 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 47,525 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 47,517 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 43,199 miles

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

n/s rear tyre slightly has cracked

Pass 9 Nov 2010 38,629 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 38,561 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 34,233 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 34,145 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 30,380 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 27,051 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 23,671 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 20,158 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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SF51 YUT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 SF51 YUT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF51 YUT registered?

SF51 YUT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is SF51 YUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF51 YUT shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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