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GU51 WNX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,453 mi
Last recorded104,453 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 WNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 104,453 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 94,301 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 94,301 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 82,682 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 75,648 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 70,145 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 64,588 miles

n/s rear bumper loose

srs light on

Pass 8 Nov 2011 61,006 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 9 Nov 2010 54,318 miles

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

both front brake hoses perished

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2009 45,943 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 45,942 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 42,774 miles

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

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

plastic sill and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2007 39,587 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 35,337 miles

offside front tyre inner sidewall perishing and cracking badly.

Pass 15 Aug 2005 31,185 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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GU51 WNX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GU51 WNX, 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 GU51 WNX registered?

GU51 WNX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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