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SV51 MFA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,555 mi
Last recorded134,555 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 MFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 134,555 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 126,789 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded back axle down to hubs (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 118,543 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 106,665 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 96,806 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2014 96,802 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 85,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Oct 2013 85,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box bracket broken

Pass 23 Oct 2012 73,621 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2011 62,571 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 51,651 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 41,265 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 32,883 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 32,882 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

offside rear jacking mounting missing

Pass 7 Nov 2007 29,606 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 25,978 miles

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 MFA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 SV51 MFA, 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 MFA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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