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RE51 UPK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,113 mi
Last recorded116,113 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 UPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 116,113 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 116,121 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 107,398 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 84,650 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 25 Jan 2010 84,499 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Jan 2009 79,483 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 79,483 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 74,836 miles

Near side door mirror insicure

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Smear on wipers

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Jan 2007 70,511 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 62,284 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 58,956 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 UPK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 UPK, 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 UPK registered?

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

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The MOT history for RE51 UPK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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