MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,767 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.46 (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel top uj (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
engine running rough
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
engine running rough
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brakes lightly binding
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight clonk in steering column
undertrays fitted
Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under trays fitted
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
under trays fitted obscuring some components
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
under trays fitted obscuring some components
Coolant leak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
centre silencer corroded
clonk in steering / column
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust silencer corroded
slight knock in steering
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre pressure low
knocking noise from streeing
nearside wiper split
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
offside and nearside head light beam image has no kick
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
clonk in steering column area!
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
clonk in steering column area!
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
near side rear tyre under inflated
noise from steering
rear registration plate starting to deteriorate!
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear registration plate starting to deteriorate!
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
slight clonk in steering column and slight movement lower steering coupling area!
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
slight clonk in steering column and slight movement lower steering coupling area!
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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RA51 EYT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 EYT, 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 EYT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 November 2001.
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