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RJ51 BHA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,964 mi
Last recorded103,964 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 BHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 103,964 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 103,964 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 90,757 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 79,442 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 64,675 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded, not blowing.

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Small earth strap body to gearbox broken.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel trims fitted.

Pass 19 Sep 2013 59,183 miles

Centre exhaust box coroded around securing strap.

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Small earth cable by n/s/f engine mount broken.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2013 59,180 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

4 wheel trims fitted.

Centre exhaust box coroded around securing strap.

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Small earth cable by n/s/f engine mount broken.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 53,351 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 48,054 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 48,049 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 42,926 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 37,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 33,618 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 33,618 miles

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

nearside front brake flexi-hose perished

water damage front no plate

Pass 22 Sep 2007 28,990 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on limit

Pass 30 Aug 2006 22,686 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

rearnumber plate deteriorating

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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RJ51 BHA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJ51 BHA, 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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RJ51 BHA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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