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HY51 WCV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,775 mi
Last recorded56,775 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 WCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 56,775 miles

Drivers wiper blade.

Near side wiper blade.

Fail 9 Sep 2014 56,614 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Drivers wiper blade.

Near side wiper blade.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 51,181 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 45,095 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 36,545 miles

cracks in front windscreen

rear washer not working

Pass 14 Aug 2010 28,858 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs worn

Fail 13 Aug 2010 28,858 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Aug 2009 22,185 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 19 Aug 2008 15,164 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 11,391 miles

n/s/f wheel trim missing

Pass 22 Aug 2006 10,489 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 10,489 miles

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

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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HY51 WCV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HY51 WCV, 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 HY51 WCV registered?

HY51 WCV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is HY51 WCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY51 WCV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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