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RE51 ULX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,513 mi
Last recorded59,513 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 ULX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 59,513 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 52,075 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 50,151 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 43,351 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 36,254 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 31,070 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 31,070 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 28,198 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 26,555 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes are corroded.

Fail 2 Aug 2013 26,554 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes are corroded.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 26,179 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 25,445 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 25,445 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre inner edge has flat spots

Pass 16 Aug 2010 23,661 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 21,641 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 18,316 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 14,762 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 11,587 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 ULX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ULX, 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 ULX registered?

RE51 ULX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is RE51 ULX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE51 ULX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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