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RA51 XYM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

68,743 mi
Last recorded68,743 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 XYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 68,743 miles

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

Offside Front periseded

Pass 19 Feb 2015 65,562 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2015 65,562 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 64,204 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 62,956 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 61,732 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 60,362 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 60,362 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 58,812 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 58,812 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 57,965 miles

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

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

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

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

engine warning light on

n/s/r tyre perishing on outer sidewall

steering column knocking

Fail 12 Feb 2009 57,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine warning light on

n/s/r tyre perishing on outer sidewall

steering column knocking

Pass 11 Feb 2008 54,479 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 54,479 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 45,279 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 45,279 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres age cracking

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 31 Mar 2006 39,704 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 39,704 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 XYM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XYM, 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 XYM registered?

RA51 XYM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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