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RY51 WNA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,284 mi
Last recorded162,284 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 WNA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 162,284 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 151,307 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 151,307 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 146,253 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 146,253 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 133,866 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 123,048 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 123,048 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 114,922 miles

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

OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM!!!

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 114,922 miles

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

OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM!!!

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 107,735 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 94,649 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 81,684 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 66,011 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 63,177 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2012 63,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 58,891 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 58,891 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 56,064 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 56,058 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 55,443 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 50,291 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 42,135 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 38,853 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 38,853 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 35,002 miles

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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RY51 WNA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RY51 WNA, 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 RY51 WNA registered?

RY51 WNA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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The MOT history for RY51 WNA shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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