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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Coolant leak
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front tyres perishing
engine managment light
srs light on
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
all 4 tyres getting low/close to markers
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
all tyres perished
cannot inspect repairs properly due to paint and plastic mouldings
front and rear numberplates starting to delaminate
unable to check all of underbody due to plastic covers fitted
3 advisorys at time of test
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
front and rear numberplates starting to delaminate
sill covers fitted
underbody covers fitted
surface rust on exhaust
underbody covers fitted
sill covers fitted
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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RX51 MTU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 RX51 MTU, 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 RX51 MTU?
You can check the full history of RX51 MTU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was RX51 MTU registered?
RX51 MTU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.
Is RX51 MTU safe to buy?
The MOT history for RX51 MTU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does RX51 MTU have outstanding finance?
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