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RE51 UPM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

167,915 mi
Last recorded167,915 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 UPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 167,915 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 167,913 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower suspension arm (front) bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Sep 2017 159,706 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 159,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 146,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 146,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 135,906 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 135,906 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 127,718 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 127,711 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2013 118,347 miles

Both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 15 Oct 2013 118,347 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2012 98,784 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 98,784 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2011 80,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 May 2010 62,098 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Slight cut in offside front outer tyre wall

Fail 17 May 2010 62,098 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight cut in offside front outer tyre wall

Pass 18 May 2009 45,478 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 May 2009 45,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 31,785 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 UPM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 UPM, 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 UPM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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