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SY51 RXZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,237 mi
Last recorded105,237 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 RXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 105,237 miles

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

Silencer strap broken. exhaust not insecure.

Fail 25 Sep 2015 105,237 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Silencer strap broken. exhaust not insecure.

Pass 19 Aug 2014 94,722 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 87,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 87,772 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 869,831 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside front flexi brake hose perished

Pass 17 Aug 2011 85,698 miles

both front flexi brake hoses perished

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside cv gaiter deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2011 83,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 74,340 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 74,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 70,123 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2009 70,123 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2008 58,544 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 52,355 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 51,830 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front and both rear tyres deterioated on tread area

Fail 22 Aug 2007 51,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery and charge warning lamp on!!

nearside front and both rear tyres strongly advised

Pass 9 Jun 2006 50,863 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 50,863 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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 RXZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SY51 RXZ, 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 SY51 RXZ registered?

SY51 RXZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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The MOT history for SY51 RXZ shows 18 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.

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