2001 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.4L Petrol · RN51 HUU
2001 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 81,985 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,985 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RN51 HUU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2025
- 81,985 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RN51 HUU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (RN51 HUU) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
RN51 HUU Mileage History
- 29/09/202270,608 mi
- 23/09/202374,134 mi+3,526 mi
- 21/09/202478,151 mi+4,017 mi
- 25/09/202581,985 mi+3,834 mi
Average of roughly 3,805 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W168)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Rear axle and floor corrosionSerious
Older W168s can corrode around the rear axle mounts and floor seams badly.
- CVT / Sequentronic gearbox failureSerious
The CVT and semi-automatic Sequentronic gearboxes can suffer from wear to the variator, clutch packs and mechatronic units. Repairs are often uneconomical on higher-mileage cars.
- Water ingress and electrical faultsModerate
Blocked sunroof drains and degraded door seals allow water into the cabin, which can corrode underfloor electronics and wiring connectors, causing random warning lights and intermittent faults.
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