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MU51 WLG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,267 mi
Last recorded115,267 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 WLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 115,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 115,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 108,916 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 108,916 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white. (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 108,720 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white. (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2017 102,561 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 102,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 96,712 miles

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

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

Offside Front bumper damage

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 96,710 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front bumper damage

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 91,394 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 91,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 83,282 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 83,280 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Lower Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 75,764 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 75,536 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

eml light on

Pass 14 Nov 2011 66,701 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 61,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 53,012 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 45,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Nov 2007 38,854 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 31,378 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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MU51 WLG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MU51 WLG, 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 MU51 WLG registered?

MU51 WLG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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