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MU51 WRP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,835 mi
Last recorded97,835 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 97,835 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 97,835 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 90,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 90,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 84,685 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

slight free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 4 Mar 2014 79,664 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 79,664 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 73,480 miles

Corrosion to nearside rear inner sill.

ECU fault warning lamp is illuminated.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre low on tread and nearing wear limits

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

Rear number plate is delaminating.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2013 73,435 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Corrosion to nearside rear inner sill.

ECU fault warning lamp is illuminated.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre low on tread and nearing wear limits

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

Rear number plate is delaminating.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Mar 2012 65,723 miles

engine management light is on

Pass 3 Sep 2010 52,821 miles

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

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 52,821 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

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

Pass 11 May 2009 42,562 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Apr 2008 33,725 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2008 33,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 28,880 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 24,941 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 WRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MU51 WRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MU51 WRP registered?

MU51 WRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is MU51 WRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MU51 WRP shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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