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GU51 WSK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

96,405 mi
Last recorded96,405 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 WSK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 96,405 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 89,767 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joints

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2015 89,550 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre heavily cracked

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joints

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 80,901 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 80,901 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 114,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2013 114,284 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 108,598 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 99,720 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 99,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 94,503 miles

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

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)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside headlight mounting damaged but still secure

Fail 1 Nov 2010 94,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres low pressure

Pass 27 Oct 2009 86,906 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 86,906 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 81,340 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 76,585 miles

Inner Front Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 76,585 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 70,024 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 70,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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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GU51 WSK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GU51 WSK, 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 WSK registered?

GU51 WSK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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