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RE51 UPH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,245 mi
Last recorded115,245 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 UPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 115,245 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front & rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Fail 6 Dec 2016 115,245 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front & rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 19 Nov 2015 109,205 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 97,463 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 97,387 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 81,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on edges but not to excess

rear tyres wearing on inner edges but not to excess

Pass 2 Nov 2012 68,265 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 68,104 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

srs light is on

Fail 14 Nov 2011 62,068 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 62,068 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 54,931 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 54,931 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 45,233 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 37,180 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 32,737 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 28,216 miles

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)

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 UPH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UPH, 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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RE51 UPH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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