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RJ51 UED

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

69,849 mi
Last recorded69,849 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 69,849 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 69,589 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 68,931 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 68,495 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 65,928 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 63,016 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 60,020 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 56,654 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 53,157 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 48,212 miles

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

all 4 tyres have small cuts

Fail 4 Mar 2014 48,212 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

all 4 tyres have small cuts

Pass 23 Mar 2013 46,382 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 42,007 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 38,151 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 34,215 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 31,171 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 27,232 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 22,828 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 UED is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 UED, 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 UED is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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