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VO51 RVU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,139 mi
Last recorded129,139 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 RVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 129,139 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 129,062 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 120,242 miles

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

n/s and o/s front brake discs corroded

n/s and o/s rear brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2016 120,242 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Obligatory mirror missing interior or n/s (8.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed inner cords visible (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose fouling wheel (2.2.D.2b)

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

n/s and o/s front brake discs corroded

n/s and o/s rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2013 114,625 miles

os rear lamp damaged

osr indicator slight discolored

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 26 Nov 2013 114,625 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

os rear lamp damaged

osr indicator slight discolored

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2012 42,542 miles

Front and rear reg plates slight damage

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear wiper split

Fail 15 Oct 2012 42,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front and rear reg plates slight damage

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 22 Aug 2011 30,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2010 26,328 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 23,912 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 21,315 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 18,791 miles

middle exhaust box rusty but not blowing

n/s/r brake disc corroding on outer face

Pass 7 Sep 2006 15,215 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 12,237 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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VO51 RVU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VO51 RVU, 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 VO51 RVU registered?

VO51 RVU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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