MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,550 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
all under panels in place
o/s/r wheel slightly bent
rear number plate starting to seperate
rear pads difficlte to assess
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
all under panels in place
n/s/f tyre 1.8mm and worn on outer edge †o/s/r tyre old and on limit
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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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SP51 SMX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 September 2001.
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