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RA51 KUH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

45,717 mi
Last recorded45,717 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 KUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 45,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 45,709 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 40,962 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 33,966 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 25,839 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 25,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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nearside door mirror damaged

Fail 19 Sep 2019 25,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

195/50/15/82t goodyear

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge/advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2018 25,077 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 24,104 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 23,307 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 22,300 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 21,654 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 20,526 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 19,720 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 18,818 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 17,261 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 15,558 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 13,979 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 12,645 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 9,741 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 7,834 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 KUH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 KUH, 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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What year was RA51 KUH registered?

RA51 KUH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is RA51 KUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA51 KUH shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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