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SM51 OEL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,295 mi
Last recorded163,295 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 OEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 163,295 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 159,251 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Front and Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust System Corroded

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside/ Side Repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside Front and Rear Tyres Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 155,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Front both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Front both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under surface corrosion ( ALL AROUND)

Fail 11 Jun 2024 155,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Front both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Front both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under surface corrosion ( ALL AROUND)

Pass 19 Jun 2023 150,536 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 150,536 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 145,858 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Fail 15 Jun 2022 145,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 17 Jun 2021 144,396 miles

Front subframe and both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2020 141,930 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 134,663 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 125,364 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 116,871 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 109,275 miles

EXHAUST REAR BOX HAS EXCESS CORROSION

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDES WORN CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATORS (4.1.E.1)

REAR BRAKE EFFORTS LOW

WIPERS WORN , STRONG ADVICE

Fail 23 May 2016 109,275 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

EXHAUST REAR BOX HAS EXCESS CORROSION

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDES WORN CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATORS (4.1.E.1)

REAR BRAKE EFFORTS LOW

WIPERS WORN , STRONG ADVICE

Pass 15 May 2015 101,161 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 101,161 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 5 May 2014 91,737 miles

rear both sides, brake pipes slightly rusty corroded

steering slightly noisy when turned but no excessive play found

Fail 5 May 2014 91,737 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear both sides, brake pipes slightly rusty corroded

steering slightly noisy when turned but no excessive play found

Pass 8 May 2013 82,963 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 82,963 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2012 74,368 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 66,694 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 57,909 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 57,611 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

rear number plate slightly blemished.

Pass 19 May 2009 50,286 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 50,285 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 40,804 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 30,629 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 26,874 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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SM51 OEL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OEL, 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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SM51 OEL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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