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RA51 PVN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

93,530 mi
Last recorded93,530 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 93,530 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 93,519 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 90,485 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 90,485 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 86,326 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 86,326 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 82,436 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 82,435 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2014 77,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 73,209 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 69,241 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 69,241 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 68,042 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 63,832 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 59,038 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 52,482 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 45,862 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 45,862 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 38,202 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2006 38,202 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 PVN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PVN, 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 PVN registered?

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

Is RA51 PVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA51 PVN shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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