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SL51 BNA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

96,704 mi
Last recorded96,704 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 BNA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 96,704 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heaviley (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front tyre heaviley worn on edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

boot struts worn

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2018 96,704 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heaviley (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front tyre heaviley worn on edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

boot struts worn

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2017 91,846 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front cv boot perished

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

front engine cradle corroded

under trays fitted unable to fully check underside of car

Fail 22 Feb 2017 91,846 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front cv boot perished

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

front engine cradle corroded

under trays fitted unable to fully check underside of car

Pass 16 Feb 2016 86,028 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front slight play in inner steering rack joint

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 16 Feb 2016 86,028 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front slight play in inner steering rack joint

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 18 Feb 2015 78,035 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/rear tyre cracking on side walls

Fail 18 Feb 2015 78,035 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/rear tyre cracking on side walls

o/s/f tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2014 71,728 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2014 71,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2013 70,547 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 68,354 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 65,655 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 65,627 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear number plate slightly insecure

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 63,796 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 63,668 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 57,979 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise o/s/front h/lamp s/low

advise rear silencer outer shield corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2009 57,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise o/s/front h/lamp s/low

advise rear silencer outer shield corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2008 52,118 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 51,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 44,521 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 44,402 miles

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

off side rear tyre has nail and cracking in tread

Pass 1 Sep 2006 36,749 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 36,273 miles

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 30,339 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2005 30,339 miles

Lower coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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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SL51 BNA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 SL51 BNA, 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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SL51 BNA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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