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RE51 UHV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,767 mi
Last recorded105,767 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 UHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 105,767 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 105,767 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 94,195 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 86,818 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 86,818 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 82,645 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2014 78,916 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 75,278 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2012 73,271 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 71,923 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 69,707 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 69,639 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 68,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/rear trye fethered to near limits

rear back exhaust box case carroded

rear exhaust hanger carroded

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 13 Nov 2007 57,752 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 57,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2006 46,542 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 37,179 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 UHV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UHV, 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 UHV registered?

RE51 UHV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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