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RJ51 MPZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

78,698 mi
Last recorded78,698 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2011 78,698 miles

advice knocking from steering column but no play

both rear discs corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2011 78,698 miles

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

advice knocking from steering column but no play

both rear discs corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2010 68,291 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 68,291 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

both rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2009 58,750 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Dec 2009 58,750 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Dec 2008 48,510 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 48,510 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 40,490 miles

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 4 Dec 2006 33,855 miles

plastic under trays fitted front to rear

rear number plate delaminating

rear seats missing

Fail 4 Dec 2006 33,855 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

plastic under trays fitted front to rear

rear number plate delaminating

rear seats missing

Pass 22 Nov 2005 26,990 miles

1.rear seat belts not tested (seating removed). †2.o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge. †3.o/s/f brake pad lining getting low. †4.rear no plate begining to mark.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 MPZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MPZ, 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 MPZ registered?

RJ51 MPZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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