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RE51 URG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,540 mi
Last recorded119,540 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 119,540 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust in poor condition

sill covers fitted

under trays

Fail 5 Oct 2017 119,209 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust in poor condition

sill covers fitted

under trays

Pass 19 Oct 2016 114,972 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2015 112,490 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 112,490 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2014 109,471 miles

N/S Parking brake was only 59kgs.

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

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

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

Steel brake pipes corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some free play in steering.

Fail 22 Oct 2014 109,471 miles

N/S Parking brake was only 59kgs.

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steel brake pipes corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some free play in steering.

Pass 28 Oct 2013 106,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Some free play in steering column.

Steel brake pipes corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2013 106,233 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R Tyre soft.

Some free play in steering column.

Steel brake pipes corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Something desperatly wrong inside N/S/R brake drum, brakes are crunching, grinding and not working. Do NOT drive this vehicle. DANGER!!!!!

Pass 3 Sep 2012 101,712 miles

All steel brake pipes corroded.

Rear registration plate detiroated.

SRS Warning lamp on.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2011 96,766 miles

N/S/F Tyre has damage in tread.

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

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

Rear number plate detiroated.

Fail 9 Aug 2011 96,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

N/S/F Tyre has damage in tread.

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

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

Rear number plate detiroated.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 91,863 miles

Both front tyres have hamage to side walls. Splits, cuts and small lumps.

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 91,785 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Both front tyres have hamage to side walls. Splits, cuts and small lumps.

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 86,012 miles

Front and rear number plates are slightly detiroated.

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

Steering apears to have some slack but unable to find it as underside of car is covered with plastic trims.

Pass 29 Feb 2008 76,742 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 67,987 miles

nearside headlamp is slightly condensated

the offside front wheel is slightly dented

Pass 8 Feb 2006 60,446 miles

ADVISE CONDITION OF FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Fail 4 Feb 2006 60,361 miles

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

both rear wheels have slight buckling on inner rims.

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 URG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 URG, 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 URG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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