MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,458 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine mountings worn
front brake hoses perishing
rear brake pipes corroded
rear discs lipped slightly
slight play in rack
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine mountings worn
front brake hoses perishing
rear brake pipes corroded
rear discs lipped slightly
slight play in rack
slight play in rack
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front tyres getting low
rear brake pipes corroded
rear discs slightly lipped
wing repeaters and rear indicators loosing colour
O/S/F door slightly damaged
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
anti-slip provision on brake pedal slightly worn
rear brake discs slightly lipped
rear brake pipes starting to corrode
slight oil leak
slight play in both steering rack arms
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear brake discs slightly worn (lipped)
rear brake pads getting slightly low
rear brake discs slightly worn (lipped)
rear brake pads getting slightly low
Nearside Front 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)
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear number plate deteriorating
slight run-out on front brakes
rear number plate deteriorating
slight run-out on front brakes
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RE51 RUW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RUW, 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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How do I check the history of RE51 RUW?
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What year was RE51 RUW registered?
RE51 RUW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 September 2001.
Is RE51 RUW safe to buy?
The MOT history for RE51 RUW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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