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RF51 YUR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Orange Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,862 mi
Last recorded100,862 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 YUR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 100,862 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jan 2019 99,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight play in lower steering u/j

Pass 4 Jan 2018 97,541 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

eml on

small cut to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 11 Jan 2017 95,433 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 92,256 miles

Knocking noise through steering column, however no free play detected at steering wheel.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition.

Temporary repair to offside wing mirror glass.

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 92,256 miles

Knocking noise through steering column, however no free play detected at steering wheel.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear exhaust box in poor condition.

Temporary repair to offside wing mirror glass.

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

Fail 15 Aug 2015 87,797 miles

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

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

knocking noise through steering column - no freeplay detected

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

temporary repair to offside door mirror

wiper blades in poor condition - wiper marks on windscreen

Pass 9 Aug 2014 79,900 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

knocking noise through steering column

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

wiper marks on windscreen

Pass 15 Aug 2013 74,722 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

off side rear tyre deflated

off side rear tyre rubbing inner arch

Fail 15 Aug 2013 74,722 miles

off side rear tyre deflated

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

off side rear tyre rubbing inner arch

Pass 2 Aug 2012 68,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2011 52,592 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 41,566 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 30,424 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 30,424 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 25,192 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 22,807 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 20,267 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 17,700 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 YUR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Orange with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YUR, 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 YUR registered?

RF51 YUR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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