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MU51 WVC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,462 mi
Last recorded66,462 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 66,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 56,702 miles

Central Rear 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)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 56,702 miles

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

Central Rear 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 13 Oct 2016 46,123 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

under covers fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2016 46,123 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

under covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2015 43,269 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2015 43,269 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 42,201 miles

rear exhaust corroded

slight noise on steering

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mileage light not working

nearside headlamp slightly right

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2013 37,537 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes slightly out of balance

offside door mirror damaged

ofside headlamp slightly to the left

Fail 23 Sep 2013 37,537 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes slightly out of balance

offside door mirror damaged

ofside headlamp slightly to the left

Pass 25 Sep 2012 32,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate damaged

offside mirror damaged

Fail 25 Sep 2012 32,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate damaged

offside mirror damaged

Fail 19 Sep 2011 29,219 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

noise on top steering column bush

Pass 19 Sep 2011 29,219 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

noise on top steering column bush

Pass 24 Sep 2010 27,914 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front number plate damaged

nearside headlamp poor image and slightly to the right

Fail 25 Sep 2009 26,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Sep 2009 26,728 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 24 Sep 2008 24,707 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 24,707 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 22,236 miles

nearside door mirror broken

Pass 7 Sep 2006 20,246 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 18,014 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 WVC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WVC, 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 WVC registered?

MU51 WVC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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