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RA51 EXV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,751 mi
Last recorded126,751 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 EXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 126,751 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 122,787 miles

Exhaust poor rusty

Front discs poor / rusty

Front number plate poor

Wipers poor

Pass 1 Jul 2014 122,743 miles

front number plate poor

n/s/r brake pipe poor

Pass 7 Aug 2013 118,471 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light does not illuminate

corrosion to sills covered by undertrays preventing full inspection

engine management light on dash

nearside mirror glass missing

offside front suspension creeking

Fail 30 Jul 2013 118,224 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to sills covered by undertrays preventing full inspection

engine management light on dash

nearside mirror glass missing

offside front suspension creeking

Pass 18 Sep 2012 111,492 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges and on 2mm

n/s outer mirror lens missing

Fail 18 Sep 2012 111,491 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges and on 2mm

n/s outer mirror lens missing

Pass 21 Sep 2011 105,699 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 105,698 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 99,664 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 98,564 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 88,079 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 88,079 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 62,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 43,612 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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RA51 EXV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EXV, 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 EXV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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