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MU51 WVB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019
Pass 30 Jun 2018
Pass 1 Sep 2016
Pass 20 Aug 2015 92,272 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 86,314 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 86,313 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 83,092 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 76,308 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 68,934 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle & over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 61,619 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 56,667 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Protective cover fitted to underside of vehicle restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Fail 20 Mar 2010 56,595 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Protective cover fitted to underside of vehicle restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Pass 23 Mar 2009 51,565 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Pass 26 Mar 2008 48,323 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle restricting inspections of testable items

Fail 10 Mar 2008 48,313 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 45,522 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 42,086 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 WVB 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 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 WVB, 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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MU51 WVB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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