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RA51 SZU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,581 mi
Last recorded124,581 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 SZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 124,581 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 124,576 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 118,173 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 111,615 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust box outer skin corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2015 103,586 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

centre box corroded on exhaust system

child seat fitted

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2014 90,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2014

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 79,122 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front indicator and repeters loosing their amber

lite play in both front drop links

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2012 68,673 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 68,537 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 56,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear discs corroding

Rear pads starting to look low

Fail 4 Sep 2011 56,827 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear discs corroding

Rear pads starting to look low

Pass 19 Nov 2010 54,669 miles

hand brake lever handle comes off when hand brake applied

n/s rear lamp damaged

Fail 17 Nov 2010

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front 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)

grease from o/s outer cv gaiter contaminating o/s brakes and suspension

hand brake lever handle comes off when hand brake applied

n/s rear lamp damaged

o/s rear brake is perished and spliting on side wall , cuts in tread

Pass 24 Nov 2009 50,639 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 50,639 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 44,697 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 38,617 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 32,961 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 27,690 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 SZU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SZU, 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 SZU registered?

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

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