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MW51 RGY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

108,140 mi
Last recorded108,140 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 RGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 108,140 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 108,137 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator not working front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 105,840 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 103,273 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 103,273 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 96,988 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 96,696 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 96,692 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2017 96,152 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 96,152 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 92,696 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 92,696 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 87,797 miles

engine light on

Pass 17 Nov 2014 82,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre box starting to corrode.

n/s/f tyre scrubbed off on edge.

Fail 17 Nov 2014 82,954 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre box starting to corrode.

n/s/f tyre scrubbed off on edge.

Pass 7 Nov 2013 77,123 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 77,073 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 73,186 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 68,327 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 68,327 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 64,706 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 64,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 59,906 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 59,906 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 52,324 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 46,762 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 38,637 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 38,637 miles

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

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 RGY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 MW51 RGY, 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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MW51 RGY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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