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RV51 WLG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 WLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2025

Nearside Front poor beam image

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm approx & cracking deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 76,729 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Deteriorated & cracking on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 76,642 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And rear - All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Washer jets weak

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 76,031 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And rear, all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn on edge

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2019 75,056 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2019 75,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2018 73,064 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2017 70,796 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 68,570 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear and o/s/f. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 66,138 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 63,567 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outside edge.

Pass 22 Aug 2013 60,750 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 60,750 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 58,321 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 58,321 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 55,357 miles

front discs & pads worn.

Pass 19 Aug 2010 52,382 miles

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

front discs worn.

water marks in both reg plates. n/s/r tyre out of shape.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 49,542 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 45,358 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 39,114 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 39,114 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 33,094 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 33,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 WLG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WLG, 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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RV51 WLG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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