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SV51 FUJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 FUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Considerable! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Both (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both, Considerable (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Notchy, Intermittent (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023

Central Exhaust system heavily corroded

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Considerable (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Both (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Notchy, Intermittent (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Steering Rack Worn ()

Rear Axle corroded

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

center exhaust box corroded

fuel cap fitment poor

headlamp beam patterns poor

steering rack worn

Fail 16 Dec 2021

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

center exhaust box corroded

fuel cap fitment poor

headlamp beam patterns poor

steering rack worn

Pass 4 Jan 2021

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020
Fail 6 Jan 2020

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense fogged,mask fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense fogged,mask fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2019 238,215 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

center exhaust box corroded

nearside front tyre tread worn close to 2mm

plastic under shields fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Jan 2019 238,215 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

center exhaust box corroded

nearside front tyre tread worn close to 2mm

plastic under shields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 May 2018

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

headlamp maske fitted

Fail 18 May 2018

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

headlamp maske fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2017 5,634 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 5,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 May 2016

excessive window tint to both front side windows

nearside rear tyre showing wear near limit

temporary head lamp beam deflectors showing wear

Fail 25 May 2016

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint swivel worn to excess (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing radius arm bearings worn to excess (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn and wall split (4.1.E.1)

excessive window tint to both front side windows

nearside rear tyre showing wear near limit

temporary head lamp beam deflectors showing wear

Pass 4 Jun 2015 204,244 miles

both head lamps have bean deflectors fitted

excessive window tint to both front side windows

Fail 4 Jun 2015 204,244 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both head lamps have bean deflectors fitted

excessive window tint to both front side windows

Pass 12 Jun 2014 191,655 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 182,345 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 176,492 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

front Brake pads(s) look low but not clearly visable

Fail 11 Jun 2012 176,425 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

front Brake pads(s) look low but not clearly visable

Pass 1 Apr 2008 129,687 miles

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2008 129,687 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2007 111,782 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2006 104,355 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2006 104,353 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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SV51 FUJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SV51 FUJ, 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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SV51 FUJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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