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RK51 VZM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

197,648 mi
Last recorded197,648 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 VZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 197,648 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 195,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 194,014 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 194,014 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 191,938 miles

Offside Outer Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 189,593 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 157,973 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 136,696 miles

front discs ridged and worn

screw in nearside rear tyre

stone chips windscreen

Pass 6 Oct 2007 119,381 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 119,381 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f tyre tred 2mm

slight knock from steering column

windscreen chipped

Pass 9 Oct 2006 101,758 miles

Stone chip in center of screen.

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 VZM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VZM, 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 VZM registered?

RK51 VZM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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The MOT history for RK51 VZM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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