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RE51 XYA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

115,666 mi
Last recorded115,666 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 XYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2020 115,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Dec 2020 115,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 115,660 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 114,667 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 113,641 miles

Air intake pipe broken

NS wing repeater lense missing

NSR brake pipe rusty

Fail 30 Nov 2018 113,625 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Air intake pipe broken

NS wing repeater lense missing

NSR brake pipe rusty

Fail 27 Nov 2018 113,610 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Air intake pipe broken

NS wing repeater lense missing

NSR brake pipe rusty

Pass 27 Nov 2017 112,381 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 110,840 miles

Engine management light on

NSR brakepipe rusty

Fail 18 Nov 2016 110,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Engine management light on

NSR brakepipe rusty

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 109,434 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 18 Nov 2014 107,919 miles

Air intake pipe snapped

Engine management light on

Front indicators going white

OS CV boot leaking grease

OSR shock absorber damp

Pass 26 Nov 2013 106,311 miles

Air intake pipe snapped

Engine management light on

Front indicators going white

Fail 26 Nov 2013 106,309 miles

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

Air intake pipe snapped

Engine management light on

Front indicators going white

Pass 8 Nov 2012 102,454 miles

air intake pipe split

engine man light on

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 25 Jul 2011 97,128 miles

engine light on

Fail 19 Jul 2011 97,128 miles

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine light on

Pass 25 May 2010 93,249 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 93,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 90,301 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 90,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 May 2008 87,355 miles

n/s rear shocker damp, ear pads getting low

Pass 22 May 2007

both front tyres on min, o/s rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 12 Sep 2006 81,538 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 74,359 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 XYA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XYA, 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 XYA registered?

RE51 XYA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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