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RN51 AXB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

48,754 mi
Last recorded48,754 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 AXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 48,754 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 47,127 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 46,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 46,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 46,427 miles

Both Front Flexible Brake Hoses Perished

Both Front Tyres Perished

Both Rear Tyres Perished

Rear Brake Discs Slightly Corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2019 45,841 miles

both front flexy hoses perished

both rear tyres perished

read disc worn

Pass 30 Oct 2018 45,221 miles

all brake discs worn

both front tyres perished tread area

Pass 9 Nov 2017 44,673 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre perished

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 7 Nov 2017 44,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength bottom spring cup (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perished outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre perished

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 43,791 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2015 42,784 miles

Front flexible brake hoses both perished

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear tyres both perished

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2014 41,619 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 39,241 miles

front flexys perished

Pass 29 Oct 2012 37,718 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 35,577 miles

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

Rear discs lipped

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 32,381 miles

light cracks on both rear tyres

Pass 11 Nov 2009 28,166 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 28,166 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 23,910 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 20,917 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 17,362 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 14,233 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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RN51 AXB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RN51 AXB, 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 RN51 AXB registered?

RN51 AXB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is RN51 AXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN51 AXB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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