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RE51 RUW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,458 mi
Last recorded116,458 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 RUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 116,458 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 116,458 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 112,964 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 107,763 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 99,751 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake discs slightly worn (lipped)

rear brake pads getting slightly low

Pass 22 Mar 2010 99,751 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn (lipped)

rear brake pads getting slightly low

Pass 25 Oct 2008 88,129 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 88,129 miles

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)

Fail 27 Sep 2007 78,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear number plate deteriorating

slight run-out on front brakes

Pass 27 Sep 2007 78,884 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

slight run-out on front brakes

Pass 28 Sep 2006 70,321 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 59,543 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 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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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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