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RN51 HUU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

81,985 mi
Last recorded81,985 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 HUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 81,985 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured front and rear both sides (4.4.3 (a))

under car surface corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2024 78,151 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under car surface slight corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2023 74,134 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under car surface slight corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2022 70,608 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 68,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 66,657 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 66,657 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 62,703 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 62,703 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Dip Beam (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 54,125 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 54,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 46,040 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 44,461 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 44,461 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 42,031 miles

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 16 Jun 2014 39,376 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 63,843 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 34,128 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 31,590 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 30,883 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 27,451 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 24,865 miles

front brake pads becoming worn

Pass 17 Dec 2007 22,187 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 22,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

off side tyre has cracks in the tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2006 18,645 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 16,322 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 HUU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 RN51 HUU, 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 HUU registered?

RN51 HUU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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