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RJ51 UEM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

59,085 mi
Last recorded59,085 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 UEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 59,085 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ON LIMIT (6.3.1d)

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

main beam switch in poor condition

offside front tyre worn smooth outer edge and possible buldge to outer sidewall

slight play in steering rack and slight knocking noise at steering wheel

Fail 17 Feb 2018 59,085 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ON LIMIT (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

main beam switch in poor condition

offside front tyre worn smooth outer edge and possible buldge to outer sidewall

slight play in steering rack and slight knocking noise at steering wheel

Pass 18 Feb 2017 51,553 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread close to excessive (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

knocking noise from steering at steering wheel possible uj

offside front outer brake pad worn

Pass 18 Feb 2016 42,878 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 41,206 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 38,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 37,094 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 34,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 33,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 30,826 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 27,931 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

steering column knocks

Pass 3 Oct 2008 25,142 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight front brake judder

Pass 2 Oct 2007 22,790 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight play in steering shaft joint

Pass 6 Oct 2006 20,132 miles

lower steering column uj noisey in operation but no excesssive play found

slight front brake imbalance

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 UEM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 UEM, 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 UEM registered?

RJ51 UEM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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