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RE51 UOP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,265 mi
Last recorded57,265 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 57,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 57,262 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 51,031 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2018 44,891 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 36,701 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust bracket broken off, still secure and supported

Pass 31 Aug 2016 27,330 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 Aug 2015 25,004 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 22,044 miles

rear discs scored

Fail 23 Aug 2014 22,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyre`s cracking

rear discs scored

Pass 19 Aug 2013 21,215 miles

N/S/R tyre worn inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2012 20,421 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge and cracking

Fail 13 Aug 2012 20,421 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge and cracking

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 19,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 19,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

b rake test not carried out due to brake pads, metal to metal. and scored discs,underside of car totaly covered in man panels

Fail 16 Aug 2010 18,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 18,757 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 179,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 16,549 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 15,466 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 14,710 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 14,710 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 13,549 miles

front discs corroded

nail in both nearside tyres

some damged to nearside of car

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 UOP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UOP, 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 UOP registered?

RE51 UOP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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