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SP51 AYE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5 mi
Last recorded5 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 AYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2016 5 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

suspension chassis corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2015 126,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 118,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 105,639 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 94,676 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 94,676 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 84,208 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 84,208 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 69,210 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 54,578 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 48,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

REAR WIPERBLADE DETERIORATED

Pass 14 Feb 2007 43,972 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 43,972 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 37,776 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 37,776 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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SP51 AYE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP51 AYE, 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 SP51 AYE registered?

SP51 AYE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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