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SM51 OGJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,347 mi
Last recorded82,347 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 OGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 May 2017 82,347 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake disc worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Wheel bolt(s) missing all 4 wheels (4.2.A.1e)

exhaust centre box slight blow

o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 19 Mar 2016 65,587 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 58,797 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 53,236 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 44,974 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 41,473 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 41,473 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2011 38,142 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 38,142 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped and pitted

Pass 19 Mar 2010 34,172 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 34,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 32,219 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 30,882 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 30,634 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 28,204 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 24,996 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 22,254 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 OGJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OGJ, 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 OGJ registered?

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

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