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RE51 EDP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,765 mi
Last recorded130,765 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 EDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 130,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 112,788 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside corrosion to / n/s/ and /o/s sill and floor pans

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

exhaust silencer beadle corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2016 112,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Hose perished at caliper end. (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating Judder present. (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Hose perished at caliper end. (3.6.B.4d)

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

Bonnet release sticky and lock requires lubrication.

Corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.

Exhaust silencer heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front pivot bush perishing and soft. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Mirror glass insecure and taped in.

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded Suspension coil spring corroded and base mounting rubber perished. (2.4.C.1b)

Notchy feel to steering detected at steering wheel.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front pivot bush perishing and soft. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present. (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded Suspension coil spring corroded and base mounting rubber perished. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 97,690 miles

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)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 97,690 miles

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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 92,008 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers over door sills

engine management light stays on

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge uneven

rear silencer box starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 Dec 2013 92,008 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers over door sills

engine management light stays on

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge uneven

rear silencer box starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Dec 2012 82,147 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condition front number plate

covers over door sills

rear slincer box starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Dec 2011 69,837 miles

condition of both rear brake discs

under trays fitted /covers over door silld

Pass 21 Dec 2010 55,125 miles

condition rear brake discs

covers over door sills/under trays

front brake discs worn

Fail 20 Dec 2010 55,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

condition rear brake discs

covers over door sills/under trays

front brake discs worn

Pass 31 Dec 2009 44,253 miles

condition rear number plate

covers over door sills

nearside front door trim loose

rear brake pads look low

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Dec 2009 44,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

condition rear number plate

covers over door sills

nearside front door trim loose

rear brake pads look low

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2008 36,059 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 36,059 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 30,154 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under tray and side sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2006 27,842 miles

plastic covers over door sills

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2005 25,283 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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RE51 EDP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RE51 EDP, 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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RE51 EDP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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