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MK51 WZG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,988 mi
Last recorded147,988 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 WZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 147,988 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 133,755 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 115,347 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 115,344 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 104,723 miles

noisy altenator bearing

Fail 30 Sep 2010 104,723 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

noisy altenator bearing

Pass 4 Jun 2009 90,897 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 88,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

nearsidedoor mirror glass cracked.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 88,176 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

nearsidedoor mirror glass cracked.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 73,607 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 73,607 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 54,630 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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MK51 WZG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MK51 WZG, 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 MK51 WZG registered?

MK51 WZG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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