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R2 THF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,847 mi
Last recorded96,847 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 THF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 96,847 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 96,840 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2016 92,416 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 89,944 miles

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

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

esp light on dash

Fail 24 Sep 2015 89,943 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.2.B.1f)

esp light on dash

Pass 17 Sep 2014 86,814 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 83,387 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 80,494 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 80,494 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 76,020 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 71,072 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 66,449 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 66,449 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 62,283 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 57,606 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 50,647 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2006 45,276 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 45,276 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (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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R2 THF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R2 THF, 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 THF registered?

R2 THF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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The MOT history for R2 THF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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