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2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,896 mi
Last recorded120,896 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 CFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 120,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front anti-roll bar D bushes are worn

engine mounts are worn

exhaust deteriorated

rear tyres are perishing

Fail 19 Jun 2018 120,896 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush worn excessively (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front anti-roll bar D bushes are worn

engine mounts are worn

exhaust deteriorated

rear tyres are perishing

Pass 27 Jul 2017 116,463 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 116,386 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 107,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 96,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2014 91,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 83,219 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 30 Jan 2013 83,219 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 1 Feb 2012 74,030 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s headlight aim adjuster broken

Fail 1 Feb 2012 74,030 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s headlight aim adjuster broken

Pass 17 Jan 2011 64,794 miles

both front tyres are nearly bald on edges, recommend replacement

front brake pads look well worn

Fail 14 Jan 2011 64,790 miles

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

both front tyres are nearly bald on edges, recommend replacement

front brake pads look well worn

Pass 10 Dec 2009 57,929 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 49,823 miles

bad water damage rear no plate

both front brake flexi-hoses cracked

water damage front no plate

Pass 24 Nov 2007 42,273 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 42,273 miles

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

water damage to no plates

Fail 2 Dec 2006 35,431 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Tailgate struts weak

both number plates water damaged

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 2 Dec 2006 35,431 miles

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

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

Tailgate struts weak

both number plates water damaged

both rear tyres starting to perish

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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RA51 CFU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CFU, 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 CFU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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