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R11 UXU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

88,729 mi
Last recorded88,729 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 UXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2024 88,729 miles

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted b/s/o/v (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted b/s/o/v (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 88,710 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 88,708 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019
Pass 9 May 2018
Pass 4 Apr 2017 81,819 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 81,077 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 79,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 78,905 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 76,611 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear tyres wearing close to 2mm

Pass 30 Jan 2013 76,611 miles

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear tyres wearing close to 2mm

Pass 4 Feb 2012 73,154 miles

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

advise centre exhaust bracket missing advise repair or replacemet

Pass 26 Oct 2010 68,976 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 63,994 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 63,994 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 59,264 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 53,320 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 53,320 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 8 Nov 2006 48,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 48,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 44,079 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 UXU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UXU, 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 UXU registered?

R11 UXU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is R11 UXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R11 UXU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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