MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,347 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
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))
front subframe slight corrosion
fuel smell - no visible leak found
plastic undertray covers fitted throughout
slight corrosion to wheel arches
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
exhaust slightly deteriorated
rear exhaust mount broken
under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
exhaust slightly deteriorated
rear exhaust mount broken
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
brake backplates corroded
exhaust slightly deteriorated
rear exhaust mount broken
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine management light on dash
exhaust corroded
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine management light on dash
exhaust corroded
Front and rear metal brake pipes corroded
Nearside front wearing edges
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
STRONG ADVISE - Front discs worn
Front and rear metal brake pipes corroded
Nearside front wearing edges
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
STRONG ADVISE - Front discs worn
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape
offside rear tyre out of shape
unable to fully check brake pipes due to under body covers
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SJ51 FHX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 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 SJ51 FHX, 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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SJ51 FHX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 September 2001.
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