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SK51 UBP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,932 mi
Last recorded109,932 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 UBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2018 109,932 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 103,212 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear (4.2.A.1a)

free play detected at steering wheel

Fail 19 Jan 2017 103,212 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear (4.2.A.1a)

free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 19 Nov 2015 95,466 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 95,438 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 88,071 miles

knock in steering column

offside front engine mount split

play in rear suspension arm bush / bearing

Fail 17 Oct 2014 87,894 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

knock in steering column

offside front engine mount split

play in rear suspension arm bush / bearing

Pass 18 Oct 2013 79,810 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 73,043 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 66,174 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

surface cracks in both rear tyres

Fail 1 Nov 2011 66,171 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

surface cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 4 Nov 2010 59,005 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 59,005 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 51,930 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 45,347 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 37,544 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 30,187 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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SK51 UBP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 SK51 UBP, 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 SK51 UBP registered?

SK51 UBP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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