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RL51 BVN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,504 mi
Last recorded82,504 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 BVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 82,504 miles

eml indicating a fault

Fail 14 Jan 2014 82,504 miles

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 75,069 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 75,069 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

mil light on

Fail 20 Jan 2012 67,672 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 67,672 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 61,000 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 61,000 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight knock when turning steering but no freeplay

Pass 26 Jan 2010 54,299 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 54,299 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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RL51 BVN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RL51 BVN, 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

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What year was RL51 BVN registered?

RL51 BVN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 May 2001.

Is RL51 BVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL51 BVN shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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