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RA51 JAU

2001 Mercedes Coupe

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,881 mi
Last recorded96,881 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes Coupe87,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 JAU
MakeMercedes
ModelCoupe
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 96,881 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened central sway bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 92,668 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 87,082 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 78,215 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 78,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 69,641 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 59,564 miles

slight noise from o/s/r brake back plate

Pass 8 Oct 2010 67,385 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 61,452 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 61,452 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 61,432 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 55,478 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 40,155 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 35,162 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 31,275 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Coupe?

Based on 1,419 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
4,320
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 73
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
position lamp(s) not working 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 20
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RA51 JAU is a 2001 Mercedes Coupe in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 87,778 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA51 JAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA51 JAU registered?

RA51 JAU is a 2001 Mercedes Coupe, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is RA51 JAU safe to buy?

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