MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,666 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
Air intake pipe broken
NS wing repeater lense missing
NSR brake pipe rusty
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
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
Engine management light on
NSR brakepipe rusty
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)
Engine management light on
Air intake pipe snapped
Engine management light on
Front indicators going white
OS CV boot leaking grease
OSR shock absorber damp
Air intake pipe snapped
Engine management light on
Front indicators going white
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
air intake pipe split
engine man light on
front tyres worn inner edges
engine light on
Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
engine light on
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
n/s rear shocker damp, ear pads getting low
both front tyres on min, o/s rear tyre cracking on tread
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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RE51 XYA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 December 2001.
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