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R11 TSV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,791 mi
Last recorded54,791 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 TSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 54,791 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 54,791 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 53,595 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 53,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 52,628 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDE'S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2023 52,399 miles

off side front wheel seez

Pass 25 Oct 2021 52,144 miles

oil leal

rear brake pipes some corosion

steering rack has play

Pass 4 Aug 2020 51,912 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 May 2019 51,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 13 May 2019 51,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 51,244 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2017 49,478 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 49,218 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2015 48,415 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 47,639 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 47,101 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 47,096 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 46,780 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 45,824 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 39,581 miles

sills and floor not fully tested due to plastic covers

Pass 21 Jul 2009 38,324 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 34,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake flexi hoses perished

front number plate slightly deteriorated

rear brake effort slightly low

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 16 Jul 2008 34,852 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake flexi hoses perished

front number plate slightly deteriorated

rear brake effort slightly low

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 20 Jul 2007 30,498 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 26,328 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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R11 TSV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R11 TSV, 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 R11 TSV registered?

R11 TSV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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