MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,782 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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1 Out Of 4 Bulbs Not Working On Centre Rear Brake Light.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Passenger Seat Belt Catch Plastic Casing Missing.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
1 Out Of 4 Bulbs Not Working On Centre Rear Brake Light.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Passenger Seat Belt Catch Plastic Casing Missing.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
1 Out Of 4 Centre Brake Light Bulbs Missing
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Centre Dash Illumination Of Instrument Cluster Not Working.
Child Seat Fitted On Nearside Rear Seat Belt.
Nearside Front Inner Rack Joint Has Play Within The Ball Joint.
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Wiper Blade Falling Apart.
Nearside Rear Seat Belt Buckle Outer Casing Broken.
Offside Front Wiper Blade Insecure. Insecure.
Vehicle Has Plastic Covers Fitted To The Underside Of The Body.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
1 Out Of 4 Centre Brake Light Bulbs Missing
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Dash Illumination Of Instrument Cluster Not Working.
Child Seat Fitted On Nearside Rear Seat Belt.
Nearside Front Inner Rack Joint Has Play Within The Ball Joint.
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Wiper Blade Falling Apart.
Nearside Rear Seat Belt Buckle Outer Casing Broken.
Offside Front Wiper Blade Insecure. Insecure.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle Has Plastic Covers Fitted To The Underside Of The Body.
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front tyres nearing limit
nearside rear tyre nearing limit
slight play in both steering rack-ends
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
right rear seat belt stalk cover missing.
Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
clonk in steering!
nearside non obligatory mirror glass missing!
nearside rear seat belt stork casing missing "but still working at time of test!"
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
clonk in steering!
nearside non obligatory mirror glass missing!
nearside rear seat belt stork casing missing "but still working at time of test!"
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RE51 XXW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 XXW, 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 XXW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 September 2001.
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