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SV51 UHR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,269 mi
Last recorded52,269 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 UHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2017 52,269 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

EML on

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

offside of front subframe corroded/holed

Pass 11 Oct 2016 50,411 miles

Nearside Rear on 3mm and starting to crack

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also has slight cracking between treads ()

engine management light on

Fail 11 Oct 2016 50,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear on 3mm and starting to crack

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also has slight cracking between treads ()

engine management light on

Pass 16 Oct 2015 45,751 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 40,367 miles

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

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

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

exhaust supported with cable slight corrosion rear

Pass 27 Sep 2013 31,790 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 23,985 miles

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

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

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

advise repair on exhaust strap

Pass 20 Sep 2011 22,187 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 20,750 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 19,026 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 19,018 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 17,144 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 15,522 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 13,732 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 12,265 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 12,253 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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 UHR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UHR, 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 SV51 UHR registered?

SV51 UHR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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