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RK51 FRT

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,208 mi
Last recorded93,208 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 FRT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 93,208 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Split on Nearside rear tyre inner side wall

Under covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2015 84,943 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 79,002 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Aug 2014 79,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 71,055 miles

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

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

front brake discs lipped

front brake flexi hose perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 29 Aug 2013 71,055 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake discs lipped

front brake flexi hose perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Aug 2012 62,667 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Front disc's lipped

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 55,463 miles

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

front brake balance poor (23%)

full body undertrays fitted

slight knock/play in steering

Fail 23 Aug 2010 48,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake hoses perished recmend replacement.

front brake pads low.

n/s/rear tyre perishing.

n/s/rear wheel slightly distorted.

plastic under trays fitted limited view of components.

slight knock in steering.

Pass 23 Aug 2010 48,438 miles

both front brake hoses perished recmend replacement.

front brake pads low.

n/s/rear tyre perishing.

n/s/rear wheel slightly distorted.

plastic under trays fitted limited view of components.

slight knock in steering.

Pass 17 Aug 2009

Both Front Brake Hoses Perishing Slightly

Slight Knock In Steering

Pass 22 Aug 2008 33,301 miles

rear number plate slightly deterated

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 24 Aug 2007 29,191 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 24,987 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 24,987 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 20,083 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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RK51 FRT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc 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 RK51 FRT, 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 RK51 FRT registered?

RK51 FRT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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