MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,513 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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steering wheel makes noise on lock to lock
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
steering wheel makes noise on lock to lock
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Clear lens broken but not affecting the operation of other lamps
Under tray fitted
Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SJ51 XXH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 SJ51 XXH, 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 SJ51 XXH registered?
SJ51 XXH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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