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RA51 SZR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

170,421 mi
Last recorded170,421 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 170,421 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 170,365 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 164,744 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system deteriorated

n/s front tyre close to marker bars and cut in outer side wall

o/s front tyre close to marker bars

slight play in steering column

Fail 12 Aug 2014 164,743 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system deteriorated

n/s front tyre close to marker bars and cut in outer side wall

o/s front tyre close to marker bars

slight play in steering column

Pass 8 Aug 2013 141,424 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

noise from n/s front wheel bearing

slight play in steering column

small cut in outer side wall of n/s front tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2012 116,808 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 7 Sep 2011 99,342 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 99,342 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 90,182 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 90,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 74,106 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 74,105 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 62,547 miles

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

front no plate delaminating

Pass 13 Nov 2007 53,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 45,057 miles

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

undertrays fitted

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 SZR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SZR, 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 SZR registered?

RA51 SZR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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