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AP51 XWR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,130 mi
Last recorded93,130 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 XWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 93,130 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 93,130 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 91,119 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 89,583 miles

surface rust under the vehicle on some componants2>brake discs slightly worn

Fail 11 Apr 2014 84,888 miles

Headlight main beam switch temperamental.

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear silencer corroded where support band fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 84,888 miles

Headlight main beam switch temperamental.

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear silencer corroded where support band fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2013 81,025 miles

Brake pipes corroding, brake pipes heavily greased not allowing full inspection of pipes without removing grease.

Centre exhaust silencer corroding.

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items including brake pipe condition.

Suspect dip switch may be faulty.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 81,025 miles

Brake pipes corroding, brake pipes heavily greased not allowing full inspection of pipes without removing grease.

Centre exhaust silencer corroding.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items including brake pipe condition.

Suspect dip switch may be faulty.

Pass 31 Mar 2012 71,380 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 71,380 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 61,516 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 61,515 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 59,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight damage to windscreen

Steel brake pipes along chassis - not able to see condition without removing covers

Pass 14 Aug 2009 51,829 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 51,829 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 43,767 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 36,494 miles

all tyres have small cracks in corner of tread

Pass 4 Oct 2006 28,425 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 28,425 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AP51 XWR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AP51 XWR, 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 AP51 XWR registered?

AP51 XWR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is AP51 XWR safe to buy?

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