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MW51 RFX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

73,834 mi
Last recorded73,834 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 RFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 73,834 miles

Front Brake discs are corroded (Inner)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 65,516 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Coil spring mounting rubbers perished

Pass 22 Dec 2015 62,440 miles

Centre Exhaust silencer is corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Rear exhaust support bracket corroded.

Fail 18 Dec 2015 62,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust silencer is corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Rear exhaust support bracket corroded.

Pass 12 Dec 2014 58,727 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 58,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 52,089 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 49,944 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 47,580 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 45,255 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 43,361 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 41,325 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 37,808 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 29,724 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 24,621 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 24,621 miles

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

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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MW51 RFX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 MW51 RFX, 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 MW51 RFX registered?

MW51 RFX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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The MOT history for MW51 RFX 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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