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RJ51 UEY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,157 mi
Last recorded55,157 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 55,157 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 45,673 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 45,673 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 44,579 miles

Bonnet release siezing and bonnet awkward to open.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Ignition key awkward to release from ignition barrel.

Near side front and rear tyres outer sidewalls perishing 195/50R15/82V Bridgestone.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Notchy feel to steering detected at steering wheel.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Remote control central locking not working.

Fail 21 Oct 2014 44,567 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Bonnet release siezing and bonnet awkward to open.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Ignition key awkward to release from ignition barrel.

Near side front and rear tyres outer sidewalls perishing 195/50R15/82V Bridgestone.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Notchy feel to steering detected at steering wheel.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Remote control central locking not working.

Pass 28 Oct 2013 43,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 42,490 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 41,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 41,137 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 39,657 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 38,485 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 36,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 36,399 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 34,450 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 29,465 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 23,652 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UEY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UEY, 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 UEY registered?

RJ51 UEY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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