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DW51 VEW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,080 mi
Last recorded93,080 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW51 VEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 93,080 miles

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND CORRODED

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT AND REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 89,564 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 89,564 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 86,646 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 83,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 77,933 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

centre exhaust box mounting strap missing,system is adequately supported.

Pass 16 Aug 2011 71,567 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 71,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 64,007 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 58,086 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 50,191 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 42,043 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 31,775 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 23,902 miles

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

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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DW51 VEW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DW51 VEW, 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 DW51 VEW registered?

DW51 VEW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is DW51 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DW51 VEW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DW51 VEW have outstanding finance?

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