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SL51 PVK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 PVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s + o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Apr 2018

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s + o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s + o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 85,959 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit going out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 85,942 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit going out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 80,995 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 62,159 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 62,159 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 57,680 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 57,089 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 57,089 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 55,656 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 53,646 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 51,494 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 51,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 49,278 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 60,369 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2006 46,869 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 44,205 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005

Offside Front Upper Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2005 44,216 miles

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

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 PVK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PVK, 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 PVK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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