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RJ51 BHK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2014
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,572 mi
Last recorded96,572 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 BHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 96,572 miles

Advise slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 96,498 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 89,051 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 81,674 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 73,331 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 66,140 miles

Slight knock from steering

Pass 22 Sep 2008 61,174 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 61,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 54,600 miles

unevan wear on tyre,s.

Pass 2 Oct 2006 45,480 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 32,456 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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RJ51 BHK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RJ51 BHK, 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 RJ51 BHK registered?

RJ51 BHK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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