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AM51 WTR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

145,984 mi
Last recorded145,984 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 WTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2019 145,984 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 133,904 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 133,904 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 119,190 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 106,513 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 94,393 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 85,043 miles

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

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

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

n/s/and o/s/front tyre outer edges of tread cracked

Pass 16 Nov 2013 76,608 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 75,962 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 71,457 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 67,292 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 62,318 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 59,177 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 55,528 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006
Pass 10 Nov 2005 39,639 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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AM51 WTR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AM51 WTR, 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 AM51 WTR registered?

AM51 WTR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is AM51 WTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM51 WTR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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