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RA51 GTY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,411 mi
Last recorded78,411 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 GTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2011 78,411 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 68,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 65,459 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 62,562 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 62,562 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 56,767 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 56,767 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 50,287 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2005 42,724 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 42,724 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 GTY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA51 GTY registered?

RA51 GTY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 November 2001.

Is RA51 GTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA51 GTY shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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