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RL51 DRV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,557 mi
Last recorded121,557 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 DRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 121,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S side repeter lens missing

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 121,557 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S side repeter lens missing

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 109,913 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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 109,913 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)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 100,031 miles

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

O/S side repeter lens missing

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle tested in a wet condition

Pass 16 Jul 2012 100,031 miles

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

O/S side repeter lens missing

Vehicle tested in a wet condition

Pass 30 Jul 2011 92,458 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2011 92,458 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 87,023 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread and side wall

Pass 11 Jul 2009 83,419 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 74,976 miles

Front pads getting low

Slight play in N/S/R

Pass 1 Dec 2006 66,287 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 58,709 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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RL51 DRV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RL51 DRV, 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 RL51 DRV registered?

RL51 DRV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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