MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,765 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
condition of both rear brake discs
under trays fitted /covers over door silld
condition rear brake discs
covers over door sills/under trays
front brake discs worn
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
condition rear number plate
covers over door sills
nearside front door trim loose
rear brake pads look low
under trays fitted
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
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)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
under tray and side sill covers fitted
plastic covers over door sills
under trays fitted
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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