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RV51 WLP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,383 mi
Last recorded122,383 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 122,383 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear steel wheel fitted

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded

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

sump plug leaking

Fail 9 Nov 2020 122,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear steel wheel fitted

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded

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

sump plug leaking

Pass 29 Oct 2019 114,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre void of tread outer edge

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Jacking block missing

Fail 28 Oct 2019 114,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre void of tread outer edge

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Jacking block missing

Pass 31 Oct 2018

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 96,287 miles

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

Odometer not illuminated

Fail 2 Nov 2017 96,208 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Off flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Odometer not illuminated

Pass 8 Nov 2016 88,435 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 1,284 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2015 85,794 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes surface corrosion

Engine covers fitted

Exhaust system corroded

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2014 82,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/r metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2013 78,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2012 74,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2012 74,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2011 70,125 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 70,121 miles

Inner Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear spring seats in poor condition

n/s rear tyre side wall in poor condition

Pass 2 Nov 2010 66,059 miles

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

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

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

all tyres deteriorated

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

front brake disc worn

Pass 20 Oct 2009 62,456 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 56,995 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 56,990 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 50,174 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 46,769 miles

both front brake discs are rusty

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 WLP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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