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RG51 DOH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,231 mi
Last recorded128,231 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 DOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 128,231 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

n/s/rear coil spring rubbing/chaffing against axle

Fail 15 Nov 2018 128,231 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake lagging in operation brakes spongy (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

n/s/rear coil spring rubbing/chaffing against axle

Pass 16 Nov 2017 122,825 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 118,186 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 118,155 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached Spring cup broken (2.7.2b)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 110,932 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 104,607 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

OSR tyre perished

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 94,553 miles

chlid seat fitted to n s r belt

engine under tray fitted

front brake pads worn low/rear brake pads worn very low

rear number plate fadded

sills coverd by plastic

slight leak from exhaust back box and corrosion

Fail 11 Nov 2013 94,542 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

chlid seat fitted to n s r belt

engine under tray fitted

front brake pads worn low/rear brake pads worn very low

rear number plate fadded

sills coverd by plastic

Pass 24 Oct 2012 85,153 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 85,153 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 76,608 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 71,959 miles

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

Slight free play detected at steering wheel.

Fail 5 Nov 2010 71,945 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Slight free play detected at steering wheel.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 67,627 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 63,061 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 57,526 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 57,516 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 52,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Nov 2005 46,885 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 DOH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DOH, 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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RG51 DOH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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