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RJ51 MUP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,694 mi
Last recorded70,694 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 MUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 70,694 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 May 2014 70,694 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)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 May 2013 68,300 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slight worn inner edge + cracks outer wall

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre outer worn edge

Pass 5 May 2012 65,342 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2012 65,342 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre low on edge

Pass 9 May 2011 62,137 miles
Pass 9 May 2010 59,240 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 55,323 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 52,542 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 49,535 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 40,126 miles

both front brake flxi hoses perishing

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 MUP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MUP, 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 MUP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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