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RG51 AZV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,801 mi
Last recorded91,801 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 AZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2015 91,801 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Sill covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2015 91,801 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Sill covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 86,237 miles

centre exhaust corroded

knocking noise in steering wheel/column

Pass 2 Nov 2011 75,998 miles

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

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

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

brake discs worn /ns sill cover damaged

engine light on

Pass 27 Sep 2010 67,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ecu lamp on

Fail 27 Sep 2010 67,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

ecu lamp on

Pass 10 Sep 2009 56,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

advise rear coil spring lower cones are corroding

Pass 11 Sep 2008 46,985 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 37,556 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 26,136 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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RG51 AZV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RG51 AZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RG51 AZV registered?

RG51 AZV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is RG51 AZV safe to buy?

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