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SP51 VUB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

79,290 mi
Last recorded79,290 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2026 79,290 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 78,272 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 77,463 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 77,463 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 76,329 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 76,329 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 75,380 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 75,219 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 75,219 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 75,116 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 74,846 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 74,329 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 74,329 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 73,900 miles

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

Nsf tyre tread cracked slightly and has nail in it

Fail 8 Feb 2017 73,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer tread lifting off (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nsf tyre tread cracked slightly and has nail in it

Pass 5 Feb 2016 73,035 miles

disc worn

tyres started to deterioate

Fail 5 Feb 2016 73,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

disc worn

tyres started to deterioate

Pass 2 Dec 2014 72,279 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 71,229 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 69,101 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 69,101 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 66,795 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 63,218 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

off side rear tyre close to limit

Pass 8 Sep 2009 61,054 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Sep 2008 55,974 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 53,974 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges but well within legal limits

front and rear no. plates starting to delaminate

Pass 7 Sep 2006 46,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2006 46,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VUB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 VUB, 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 VUB registered?

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

Is SP51 VUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP51 VUB shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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