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RJ51 MOU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,980 mi
Last recorded84,980 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 MOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2013 84,980 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 81,786 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 79,878 miles

outer sills coverd by plastic trim [tester advise only]

Fail 6 Jan 2011 79,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

outer sills coverd by plastic trim [tester advise only]

Pass 5 Jan 2010 75,043 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front steel brake pipes starting to corrode.

outer sills coverd by plastic trim.

Fail 5 Jan 2010 75,043 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front steel brake pipes starting to corrode.

outer sills coverd by plastic trim.

Pass 9 Dec 2008 70,082 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 62,073 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 62,073 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2007 52,985 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 52,985 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 MOU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RJ51 MOU, 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 MOU registered?

RJ51 MOU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is RJ51 MOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ51 MOU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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