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SY51 RWZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 RWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024
Pass 27 Feb 2023

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 77,035 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 77,035 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 75,667 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 74,614 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 72,391 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 72,360 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2018 70,415 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 70,415 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 68,175 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 63,495 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 63,062 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 61,252 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 58,316 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 55,614 miles

Offside rear tyre outer and inner walls deteriorated.

Fail 9 Feb 2012 55,614 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre outer and inner walls deteriorated.

Pass 10 Feb 2011 53,601 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 51,406 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 51,385 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 48,603 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 45,050 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 40,484 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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SY51 RWZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SY51 RWZ, 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 SY51 RWZ?

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What year was SY51 RWZ registered?

SY51 RWZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is SY51 RWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY51 RWZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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