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RF51 YUL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,892 mi
Last recorded67,892 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 YUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 67,892 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 66,875 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 65,595 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

srs light

Pass 5 Aug 2011 62,684 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

airbag light indicates a possible fault with system

plastic covers fitted underbody, preventing a full check

spare tyre missing

Pass 14 Jan 2010 53,083 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 49,690 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 45,927 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 40,386 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 40,386 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jan 2006 31,545 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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RF51 YUL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RF51 YUL, 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 RF51 YUL registered?

RF51 YUL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 November 2001.

Is RF51 YUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF51 YUL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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