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RA51 PDX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

65,112 mi
Last recorded65,112 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 PDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 65,112 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 63,258 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 61,526 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 59,995 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 57,966 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 55,395 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 53,485 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 51,367 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 49,417 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 47,396 miles

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 15 Jul 2016 44,923 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 42,448 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 37,796 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 33,792 miles

Age related cracks in o/s/r tyre sidewall

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 33,792 miles

Age related cracks in o/s/r tyre sidewall

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 29,732 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 23,852 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 23,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 20,609 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 20,609 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 17,392 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 17,392 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 14,558 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 PDX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 PDX, 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 PDX registered?

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

Is RA51 PDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA51 PDX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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