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RA51 PDV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,848 mi
Last recorded71,848 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 71,848 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 63,681 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 63,681 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 57,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 57,038 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 52,913 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 44,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 44,441 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 40,923 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 25,753 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 14,377 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 PDV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 PDV, 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 PDV registered?

RA51 PDV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 November 2001.

Is RA51 PDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA51 PDV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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