MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,223 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)
slight knock at steering wheel
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
eng management light on
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
eng management light on
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RV51 XMC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 XMC, 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 XMC registered?
RV51 XMC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.
Is RV51 XMC safe to buy?
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