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RA51 CFE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,194 mi
Last recorded117,194 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 CFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 117,194 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 111,978 miles

Lower engine suspension covers fitted

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 107,708 miles

Lower engine covers fitted

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner steering rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 102,378 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2015 102,378 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014

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

Oil Level Low

Pass 28 Mar 2013 85,589 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 85,589 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 74,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Apr 2011 63,137 miles

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

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

front brake disc

Pass 23 Sep 2009 51,508 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 51,506 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 47,206 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 47,206 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 42,733 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 36,329 miles

Front tyres bald on edges, rear tyre getting low.

Slight play in front drop links.

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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RA51 CFE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RA51 CFE, 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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RA51 CFE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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