CarVerify

Free Car Check

RJ51 UEP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,879 mi
Last recorded85,879 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 UEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2010 85,879 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

covers over outer sills

under covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2010 85,879 miles

covers over outer sills

under covers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2008 73,557 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

centre exhaust bracket brpocken but still sacure

Pass 8 Oct 2007 66,089 miles

both front brake hoses pearishing

outter cover sills fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2006 60,614 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 50,524 miles

both front tyres close to 1.6 legal limit

undersheild fitted to whole of vehicle

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RJ51 UEP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 UEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RJ51 UEP?

You can check the full history of RJ51 UEP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RJ51 UEP registered?

RJ51 UEP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is RJ51 UEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ51 UEP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RJ51 UEP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RJ51 UEP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.