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SK51 FGN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,403 mi
Last recorded117,403 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 FGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2020 117,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam such that the stub axle is likely to become insecure (5.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust box second skin deterioated.

Multiple points of surface corrosion under vehicle.

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 111,003 miles

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2019 111,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2018 98,820 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe that goes into front hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake union corroded that comes from rear hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 98,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe that goes into front hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle O/s/r low. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust bracket snapped off. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe that goes into front hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe that goes into rear hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake union corroded that comes from rear hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 89,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 20 Nov 2017 89,419 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 24 Nov 2016 84,047 miles

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

wipers poor condition

Pass 3 Dec 2015 60,014 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front worn on shoulders. Tracking check? (4.1.E.1)

front strut tops noisey

Fail 3 Dec 2015 69,007 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front worn on shoulders. Tracking check? (4.1.E.1)

front strut tops noisey

Fail 18 Nov 2015 68,894 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 63,661 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust detiorating

Fail 6 Nov 2014 63,660 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust detiorating

offside front tyre sidewall damage

Fail 22 Oct 2013 56,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 56,785 miles

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 48,094 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 48,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 44,330 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 44,329 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 41,144 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 38,691 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 32,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 32,612 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 31,110 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 27,041 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 26,308 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 26,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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SK51 FGN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SK51 FGN, 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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SK51 FGN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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