MOT Status
ValidMileage
76,733 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDE (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDE (1.1.11 (c))
UNDER VEHICLE CORRODED
Corrosion underneath
Exhaust system rusty
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion underneath
Exhaust system rusty
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Corrosion underneath
Exhaust system rusty
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
Corrosion underneath
Exhaust system rusty
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
UNDER VEHICLE CORRODED
EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
UNDER VEHICLE CORRODED
EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTED
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTED
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Side wall cracking
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Side wall cracking
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SW51 FKX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 SW51 FKX, 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 SW51 FKX registered?
SW51 FKX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 December 2001.
Is SW51 FKX safe to buy?
The MOT history for SW51 FKX shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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