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RA51 XYB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,835 mi
Last recorded33,835 miles
Recorded on31 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 XYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 May 2014 33,835 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2014 33,835 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 33,052 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 33,052 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 31,410 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 28,945 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 28,945 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2009 28,087 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 28,028 miles

both rear tyre treads worn slightly uneven on inner edges

Pass 4 Jun 2007 19,131 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 XYB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 XYB, 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 XYB registered?

RA51 XYB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 December 2001.

Is RA51 XYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA51 XYB shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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