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RJ51 RVT

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,117 mi
Last recorded106,117 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 106,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 106,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 105,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 105,240 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction mil light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 100,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 99,061 miles

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

exhaust center support very rusty

rear tyres cracked/perrished in sidewalls

wipers smearing

Pass 11 Sep 2015 97,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 93,844 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 87,833 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 81,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 81,191 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 73,193 miles

rear brake balance just met

Pass 27 Aug 2010 67,678 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 67,678 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 60,424 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 56,918 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 56,918 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 47,873 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 40,005 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 40,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 RVT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RVT, 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 RVT registered?

RJ51 RVT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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