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SW51FLP
2001 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1689cc
General Information
- Registration SW51FLP
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2001
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1689cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
11
Passes
8
Failures
57.89%
Pass Rate
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66 Total Defects Recorded
7 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 101,204 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2018 13 Jun 20267 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 101,204 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
8 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 99,878 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2016 13 Jun 20264 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 99,831 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
2 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 94,410 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 94,405 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
22 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 90,644 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2014 13 Jun 202621 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 90,638 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
30 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 85,705 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
29 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 85,701 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
11 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 78,712 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2012 13 Jun 202611 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 78,712 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
8 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 73,811 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
6 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 73,811 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
21 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 68,329 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
22 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 57,991 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
24 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 47,862 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2008 13 Jun 202624 Aug 2007
Fail
Mileage: 47,862 MI
13 Jun 202627 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 45,690 MI
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SW51FLP was registered on 2001-11-15
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