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MU51 WLR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,569 mi
Last recorded95,569 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 WLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 95,569 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 89,204 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 85,470 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 85,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Bumper Damage And Insecure

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 85,470 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Bumper Damage And Insecure

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 80,121 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 74,679 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 24 Aug 2012 71,091 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 65,822 miles

Advise tracking

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

Front tyres worn outer edges

Fail 13 Sep 2011 65,822 miles

Advise tracking

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

Front tyres worn outer edges

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 61,372 miles

Gaiters on o/s front anti roll bar link are split.

Metal brake pipes going to front and rear wheels are corroding.

Rear exhaust is corroding.

Fail 29 Sep 2010 61,360 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Gaiters on o/s front anti roll bar link are split.

Metal brake pipes going to front and rear wheels are corroding.

Rear exhaust is corroding.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 59,362 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 54,359 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 49,322 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 42,904 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 36,765 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 WLR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MU51 WLR, 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 WLR registered?

MU51 WLR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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