CarVerify

Free Car Check

DG51 WXD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

105,403 mi
Last recorded105,403 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 WXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 105,403 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

after use of parking brake rear brake binding slightly

both front wiper blades worn

n/s head lamp out put slight down

noise from n/s/f when driven on full lock, pos. c/v joint worn

poor op. from o/s washer

unablw to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Fail 25 Feb 2013 105,403 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

after use of parking brake rear brake binding slightly

both front wiper blades worn

n/s head lamp out put slight down

noise from n/s/f when driven on full lock, pos. c/v joint worn

poor op. from o/s washer

unablw to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Pass 25 Feb 2012 96,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

advanced corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe ,only just passed test

bonnet pull handle broken

corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

cracks in each front brake hoses

Fail 25 Feb 2012 96,067 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

advanced corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe ,only just passed test

bonnet pull handle broken

corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

cracks in each front brake hoses

Pass 3 Feb 2011 83,953 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust box

Fail 2 Feb 2011 83,910 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

corrosion to rear exhaust box

road springs best replaced in pairs

Pass 6 Feb 2010 75,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight marking of screen

Fail 6 Feb 2010 75,487 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight marking of screen

Pass 13 Feb 2009 67,104 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 67,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

light cracks in tread on both rear tyres

road springs best replaced in pairs

Pass 23 Feb 2008 58,733 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 58,733 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front tyres becoming low on tread..

Pass 26 Feb 2007 47,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake discs worn

both front wipers worn

Fail 26 Feb 2007 47,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front brake discs worn

both front wipers worn

Pass 27 Feb 2006 31,054 miles

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

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DG51 WXD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 DG51 WXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DG51 WXD?

You can check the full history of DG51 WXD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DG51 WXD registered?

DG51 WXD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is DG51 WXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG51 WXD shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DG51 WXD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DG51 WXD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.