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SP51 SMX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

175,550 mi
Last recorded175,550 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 SMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2016 175,550 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along chassis behind under tray (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded along side and undersill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along chassis behind under tray (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing bush or bearing worn excessively (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded side and undersill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 175,126 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Centre exhaust box deteriorating

Front sub frame rusty

Nearside Front shock absorber wet with oil

Nearside Front tyre on limit on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre 2.5mm

Offside Front tyre 3mm

Pass 22 Sep 2015 165,476 miles

Centre Exhaust box corroding

Front Indicator bulbs going white

Front Shock absorbers weak

Headlamp / dip switch position weak

Nearside Front Steering rack end slight movement

Nearside Rear Inner rim slightly distorted

Offside Rear Brake disc signs of getting hot but spins freely

Rear Inner sills large rust blisters, unable to fully assess due to covers

Steering column u/j slight movement

Fail 22 Sep 2015 165,476 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust box corroding

Front Indicator bulbs going white

Front Shock absorbers weak

Headlamp / dip switch position weak

Nearside Front Steering rack end slight movement

Nearside Rear Inner rim slightly distorted

Offside Rear Brake disc signs of getting hot but spins freely

Rear Inner sills large rust blisters, unable to fully assess due to covers

Steering column u/j slight movement

Pass 25 Sep 2014 156,499 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre 3mm and out of shape

Fail 25 Sep 2014 156,498 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre 3mm and out of shape

Pass 20 Sep 2013 146,061 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs scruffy

slight play in front anti roll bar d bushes

wish bone bushes deteriorated

Fail 19 Sep 2013 146,061 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs scruffy

slight play in front anti roll bar d bushes

wish bone bushes deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2012 135,189 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rusty

number plates deteriorated

wish bone bushes deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2011 123,989 miles

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

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

large under panels in place

slight play in steering rack

srs light on

wish bone bushes deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2010 112,858 miles

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

all under panels in place

front brake hoses aged

slight play in steering rack

srs light on

wish bone bushes aged

Fail 27 Sep 2010 112,768 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all under panels in place

front brake hoses aged

n/s/r tyre 3mm

slight play in steering rack

srs light on

wish bone bushes aged

Pass 22 Sep 2009 99,320 miles

all underpanels in place

front lower wishbone bushes slight cracking

slight play in steering column and n/s/f rack ball joint

srs light on

surface rust o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 29 Sep 2008 84,964 miles

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

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

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

all under panels in place

Pass 28 Sep 2007 72,901 miles

all under panels in place

o/s/r wheel slightly bent

rear number plate starting to seperate

rear pads difficlte to assess

Fail 28 Sep 2007 72,901 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all under panels in place

o/s/r wheel slightly bent

rear number plate starting to seperate

rear pads difficlte to assess

Pass 25 Sep 2006 62,279 miles

all under panels in place

n/s/f tyre 1.8mm and worn on outer edge †o/s/r tyre old and on limit

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 SMX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SMX, 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 SMX registered?

SP51 SMX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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