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RE51 UPZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,391 mi
Last recorded162,391 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 UPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 162,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber top mounting play

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 162,381 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 157,951 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 148,645 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 143,265 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 132,262 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 120,600 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 105,587 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 98,984 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 98,984 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 93,328 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 87,562 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 87,562 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2012 82,931 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 76,781 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 71,459 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 71,459 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 64,315 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 57,743 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 51,510 miles

both rear tyre treads slightly uneven

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 UPZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UPZ, 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 UPZ registered?

RE51 UPZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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