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R2 ECK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,007 mi
Last recorded82,007 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 ECK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 82,007 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 79,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 79,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from abs pump to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from abs pump to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust hanger rusted off (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 77,241 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 74,477 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 71,186 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2020 69,387 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 66,526 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 62,681 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 58,586 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 53,316 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 46,629 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked due to kidseat fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2015 46,512 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked due to kidseat fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2014 39,614 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 32,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Oct 2012 25,376 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 18,585 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 10,696 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 7,577 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 7,116 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 6,564 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 5,899 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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R2 ECK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R2 ECK, 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 R2 ECK registered?

R2 ECK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 November 2001.

Is R2 ECK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R2 ECK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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