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FG51 RCF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,043 mi
Last recorded68,043 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 RCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 68,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 65,772 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 65,772 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 62,291 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 58,140 miles

main beam stalk sticking

Fail 3 Dec 2014 58,140 miles

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

main beam stalk sticking

Pass 4 Dec 2013 53,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 48,972 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 44,988 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 44,988 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 41,721 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 38,335 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 33,820 miles

rear wiper

srs light on

Pass 17 Nov 2007 30,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front windscreen chip

rear wiper split

srs light on

Pass 25 Nov 2006 23,845 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 18,382 miles

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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FG51 RCF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FG51 RCF, 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 FG51 RCF registered?

FG51 RCF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is FG51 RCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG51 RCF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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