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SW51FKX
2001 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1397cc
General Information
- Registration SW51FKX
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2001
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1397cc
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- Expires 24 Mar 2027
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
20
Passes
9
Failures
68.97%
Pass Rate
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74 Total Defects Recorded
21 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 76,733 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDE (1.1.11 (c))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDE (4.1.4 (b))
- UNDER VEHICLE CORRODED
25 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 76,458 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))
- Corrosion underneath
- Exhaust system rusty
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
25 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 76,458 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Corrosion underneath
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))
- Exhaust system rusty
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
19 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 75,889 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Corrosion underneath
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
- Exhaust system rusty
19 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 75,889 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
- Exhaust system rusty
- Corrosion underneath
16 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 74,683 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- UNDER VEHICLE CORRODED
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
16 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 74,683 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED
- UNDER VEHICLE CORRODED
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
21 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 73,340 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTED
21 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 73,340 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTED
17 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 71,714 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
29 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
9 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 67,452 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer 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))
20 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 63,797 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 63,797 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 60,102 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 60,102 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
- Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
3 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 56,517 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 56,517 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Side wall cracking
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Side wall cracking
30 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 52,118 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2015 13 Jun 202630 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,559 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2014 13 Jun 202631 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 46,957 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2013 13 Jun 202631 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 46,956 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
31 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,143 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2012 13 Jun 20261 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,467 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2011 13 Jun 202629 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 41,463 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
30 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,850 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2010 13 Jun 202631 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 37,873 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2009 13 Jun 202621 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 35,886 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2008 13 Jun 202624 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 34,493 MI
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SW51FKX was registered on 2001-12-28
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