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SM51 ODS

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

79,289 mi
Last recorded79,289 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 ODS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 79,289 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 76,434 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. BOTH (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 72,996 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 71,804 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 71,804 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 66,709 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear under-body mud guards insecure

Fail 1 Nov 2018 66,709 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 269 bulb renewed (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear under-body mud guards insecure

Pass 30 Oct 2017 64,210 miles

Coolant light on - Level OK

Offside front mirror glass insecure

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2017 64,210 miles

Coolant light on - Level OK

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front mirror glass insecure

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2016 62,188 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2015 59,850 miles

offside front tyre worn close to wear markers 195/50/15

Fail 21 Oct 2015 59,850 miles

Indicator switch faulty main beam stays on all the time and only cancels when indicators activated (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak no damping effect (2.7.3)

both rear indicators discolouring

offside front indicator discolouring

offside front tyre worn close to wear markers 195/50/15

Pass 3 Oct 2014 56,860 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2014 56,860 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust corroded

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 54,731 miles

offside front aeroblade split on ends

rear exhaust hanger broken but still secure

Pass 31 Oct 2012 51,353 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)

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

front engine under guards missing

Pass 24 Oct 2011 50,575 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 50,572 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 44,599 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 35,925 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 32,452 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 29,604 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 24,133 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 24,065 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2005 19,955 miles

very deep cut in tread area of offside front tyre.advise 1 x new tyre.195/50t15

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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SM51 ODS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM51 ODS, 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 SM51 ODS registered?

SM51 ODS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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