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SY51 RWX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

76,171 mi
Last recorded76,171 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 RWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2012 76,171 miles

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

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

thumping noise n/s/r hub when spun

Fail 30 Jan 2012 76,170 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2011 74,180 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 66,631 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 66,631 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 57,673 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 50,094 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 50,093 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 47,597 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 47,597 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2006 41,209 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK ON SIDEWALLS

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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SY51 RWX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SY51 RWX, 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 SY51 RWX registered?

SY51 RWX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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