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RV51 RYC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

69,133 mi
Last recorded69,133 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 RYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 69,133 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2025

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 68,406 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 67,978 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 67,610 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 67,608 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 65,885 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 64,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Shockabsorber has limited damping effect

Offside Front Shockabsorber has limited damping effect

Fail 6 Nov 2018 64,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Shockabsorber has limited damping effect

Offside Front Shockabsorber has limited damping effect

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 62,784 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 62,784 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 61,020 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 60,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 60,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 59,092 miles

very slight on o/s/f wheel

Pass 7 Nov 2013 57,996 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 54,542 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both front brake hoses started to perish.

exhaust system slightly corroded.

front and rear brake pipes started to corrode

Fail 8 Nov 2012 54,542 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both front brake hoses started to perish.

exhaust system slightly corroded.

front and rear brake pipes started to corrode

Pass 8 Nov 2011 52,722 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 52,719 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 51,161 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2010 51,161 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2009 48,730 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 44,086 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 37,132 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 37,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 32,269 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 29,465 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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RV51 RYC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 RV51 RYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RV51 RYC?

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What year was RV51 RYC registered?

RV51 RYC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 November 2001.

Is RV51 RYC safe to buy?

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