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RS51 EHS

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

117,814 mi
Last recorded117,814 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS51 EHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 117,814 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 117,814 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 117,772 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 117,649 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 117,649 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested as brake pipe under outersill cover burst as went into rollers (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 117,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 114,801 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 111,108 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 108,175 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 108,175 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 104,254 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 98,182 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 98,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 92,953 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 87,022 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 81,815 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 76,552 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 76,552 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 70,844 miles

centre exhaust silencer corroded

o/s/r tyreworn on inner edge

windscreen damage just mot legal

Pass 14 Aug 2008 63,806 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 56,953 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre starting to wear on the edges

Pass 21 Aug 2006 49,395 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have high and low spots

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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RS51 EHS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RS51 EHS, 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 RS51 EHS registered?

RS51 EHS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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