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RV51 WLX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,043 mi
Last recorded110,043 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 WLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 110,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 109,925 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both front brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2017 108,401 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2017 108,401 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2016 105,895 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 105,894 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 102,791 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 99,585 miles

center exhaust silencer corroded

front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

offside rear shock absorber starting to leak

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Aug 2013 96,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 93,750 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 90,013 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on edge

offside rear coil spring lower cup corroded and broken

Fail 17 Aug 2011 89,892 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on edge

offside rear coil spring lower cup corroded and broken

steering coloum u/j (internal) worn

Pass 13 Sep 2010 80,759 miles

advance age cracking to both front flexible brake hoses just passed at time of test needs attention asap

exhaust corroded

front and rear number plates water damaged

n/s/f tyre very close to legal limit needs attention

o/s headlight aim on lower limit

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 10 Sep 2010 80,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advance age cracking to both front flexible brake hoses just passed at time of test needs attention asap

exhaust corroded

front and rear number plates water damaged

n/s/f tyre very close to legal limit needs attention

o/s headlight aim on lower limit

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Sep 2009 69,352 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

front and rear numberplates water damaged

Fail 29 Aug 2009 69,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

front and rear numberplates water damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2008 63,912 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 53,613 miles

both front tyres waering on outer edges

exhaust corroded

front and rear number plates water damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2006 44,134 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

osf tyre has deep cut to treads

plastic trays fitted to under side of vehicle

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 WLX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WLX, 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 RV51 WLX registered?

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

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