MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,093 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front cradle corroded
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (3.5.1i)
Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine managment light on
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine managment light on
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
airbag warning lamp on
front to rear brake pipes not inspected due to undertrays fitted
surface corrosion on all front and rear suspension components
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
airbag warning lamp on
front to rear brake pipes not inspected due to undertrays fitted
surface corrosion on all front and rear suspension components
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyres starting to crack @ tread
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
offside front tyre worn outside edge
rear wiper rubber torn
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SJ51 XWV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 SJ51 XWV, 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 XWV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 September 2001.
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