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RK51 UEX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,985 mi
Last recorded73,985 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 UEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 73,985 miles

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

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2016 70,503 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 66,161 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2014 62,502 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Sep 2014 62,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2013 58,846 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 55,112 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 51,535 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 47,905 miles

Front brake disc's worn and lipped

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

OSR disc Blued

Rear Disc worn and lipped

Fail 15 Sep 2010 47,905 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc's worn and lipped

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

OSR disc Blued

Rear Disc worn and lipped

Fail 23 Sep 2009 44,219 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/S/R brake noisey when applied

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 44,219 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/S/R brake noisey when applied

Pass 19 Sep 2008 39,413 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 39,335 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Front brake pads worn 60%

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

Rear reg. plate deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2007 35,040 miles

front & Rear number plates deteriorating

Pass 14 Sep 2006 30,550 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 27,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2005 27,246 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 UEX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UEX, 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 UEX registered?

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

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