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RE51 UNY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,602 mi
Last recorded92,602 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 UNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 92,602 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 89,551 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 81,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2008 72,447 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2007 66,146 miles

Both front tyre pressures appear low.

Front brake pads appear low.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear number plate in poor condition.

front brake discs worn.

Pass 29 Sep 2007 66,146 miles

Both front tyre pressures appear low.

Front brake pads appear low.

Rear number plate in poor condition.

front brake discs worn.

Pass 18 Aug 2006 53,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UNY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UNY, 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 UNY registered?

RE51 UNY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is RE51 UNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE51 UNY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RE51 UNY have outstanding finance?

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