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SP51 SNF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

117,558 mi
Last recorded117,558 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 SNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 117,558 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 107,347 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 98,519 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 98,313 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 92,955 miles

front anti roll bar D bushes are worn

Fail 12 Mar 2020 92,911 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front anti roll bar D bushes are worn

Pass 26 Feb 2019 86,372 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

both rear tyres are slightly perished

exhaust rusty

Fail 26 Feb 2019 86,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

both rear tyres are slightly perished

exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2018 76,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 70,656 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 68,314 miles

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

Front both tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front front wishbone bush perished

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 68,293 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front both tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front front wishbone bush perished

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 65,337 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 62,121 miles

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

exhust box corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2013 58,826 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 58,826 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 55,582 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 52,175 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 48,784 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 45,596 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 42,797 miles

rear road springs lower cup o/s corroded n/s missing

Pass 2 Mar 2007 38,604 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 33,915 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 33,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 22,415 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

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 SNF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SP51 SNF, 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 SNF registered?

SP51 SNF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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