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RD51 FPX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

94,508 mi
Last recorded94,508 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD51 FPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 94,508 miles

corrosion to front brake pipes. both front roadsprings corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2014 94,473 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion to front brake pipes. both front roadsprings corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2013 88,634 miles

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

Fail 25 Mar 2013 88,634 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 83,657 miles

rear silencer outer skin becoming coroded

Fail 27 Mar 2012 83,657 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer outer skin becoming coroded

Pass 28 Mar 2011 79,504 miles

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

both rear tyres becoming worn

Fail 28 Mar 2011 79,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both rear tyres becoming worn

Pass 29 Mar 2010 74,398 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 74,398 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 68,762 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 60,979 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 52,804 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 52,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2005 47,047 miles

CORROSION ON BRAKE DISCS/OSR TYRE OUT OF SHAPE/SURFACE CORROSION ON EXHAUST/VEHICLE FITTED WITH PLASTIC TRIMS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 47,047 miles

CORROSION ON BRAKE DISCS/OSR TYRE OUT OF SHAPE/SURFACE CORROSION ON EXHAUST/VEHICLE FITTED WITH PLASTIC TRIMS

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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RD51 FPX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 RD51 FPX, 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 RD51 FPX registered?

RD51 FPX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is RD51 FPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RD51 FPX shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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