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SL51 PVU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,073 mi
Last recorded101,073 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 PVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 101,073 miles

Front inner wing brake pipes corroded

Front registration plate starting to delaminate

Front subframe corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake discs worn

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Rear wheel arches and rear brake pipes corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 95,443 miles

Corrosion to body and brake pipes

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 89,059 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 89,059 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 82,180 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 82,180 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 23 Sep 2010 76,882 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 76,882 miles

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

due to the amount of plastic panels fitted to underside of vehicle a full inspection is not possable

Pass 17 Sep 2009 70,373 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 70,373 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 63,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise knock from steering column

Pass 19 Sep 2007 55,185 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 55,185 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 48,128 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 48,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 40,052 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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SL51 PVU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PVU, 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 SL51 PVU registered?

SL51 PVU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is SL51 PVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL51 PVU shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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