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RO51 PWK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,996 mi
Last recorded101,996 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 PWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 101,996 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front brake pipes rusty

front wipers poor

near side front shock damp

near side rear brake pipe rusty

rear coil springs rusty

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 15 May 2018

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre is soft (under inflated)

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

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

Rear wiper blade torn

knock from steering column area

Fail 15 May 2018

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre is soft (under inflated)

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

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

Rear wiper blade torn

knock from steering column area

Pass 10 May 2017

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

knock from steering column

Fail 9 May 2017

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

knock from steering column

Pass 13 May 2016

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear exhaust corroded

steering column knocking

Fail 13 May 2016

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear exhaust corroded

steering column knocking

Pass 8 May 2015 87,080 miles

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

knock from steering column

Pass 16 May 2014 83,710 miles

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

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

knock from steering column

rear ex box in bad condition not blowing

Fail 16 May 2014 83,710 miles

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

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

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

knock from steering column

rear ex box in bad condition not blowing

Pass 26 Apr 2013 79,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 79,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 May 2012 75,360 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 30 Apr 2011 70,614 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 66,425 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 May 2009 61,572 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 61,572 miles

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

LOWER STEARING COLOUM UJ KNOCKING

OFF SIDE REAR COIL SPRING RUSTY

REAR EXHAUST SECTION RUSTY

Pass 21 Apr 2008 56,817 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 56,817 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

195/50/15/82v avon zv3

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

slight play /knocking noise from steering column

Pass 21 Apr 2007 47,890 miles

rear no plate faded

Fail 4 May 2006 37,316 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2006 37,316 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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RO51 PWK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RO51 PWK, 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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RO51 PWK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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