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RG51 FBK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

76,826 mi
Last recorded76,826 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 FBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 76,826 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & corroded (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread damage (6.3.1d)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

kombi switch on steering column slight stiff in operation

Pass 2 May 2017 72,991 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 69,270 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 67,931 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre heavly perished and wearing unevenly

Fail 15 Jul 2015 67,931 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s/r tyre heavly perished and wearing unevenly

Pass 16 Jul 2014 66,319 miles

exhaust system poor and rusty and silencer box outer skins splitting apart

Pass 15 Jul 2013 63,966 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2013 63,966 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2012 61,593 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 6 Jul 2012 61,593 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 11 Jun 2011 56,279 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 56,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 55,340 miles

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

unable to check door sills correctly due o plastic sill covers ftted

wear front tyres

Fail 21 Jun 2010 55,340 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

unable to check door sills correctly due o plastic sill covers ftted

wear front tyres

Pass 4 Feb 2009 51,859 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 49,370 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 49,370 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 46,877 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 46,877 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 37,491 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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RG51 FBK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RG51 FBK, 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 RG51 FBK registered?

RG51 FBK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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