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MU51 WVD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,937 mi
Last recorded137,937 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 WVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 137,937 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 May 2019 132,472 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust casing deteriorated

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsr and osf (5.3.2 (b))

covers fitted under vehicle and on sills

Fail 4 May 2019 132,472 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust casing deteriorated

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsr and osf (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

covers fitted under vehicle and on sills

Pass 9 May 2018 131,016 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ns and os front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust casing deteriorated

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

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 8 May 2018 131,014 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ns and os front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust casing deteriorated

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

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 May 2017 127,882 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 118,235 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 118,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 109,989 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 109,989 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 99,212 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 91,665 miles

nearsdie rear tyre close to limit on inside edge and has a nail in

Fail 30 Aug 2012 91,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearsdie rear tyre close to limit on inside edge and has a nail in

Pass 1 Sep 2011 83,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Aug 2011 83,598 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2010 77,813 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 77,813 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 69,522 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 69,522 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 61,066 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 52,074 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 44,196 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 WVD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black 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 WVD, 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 WVD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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