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MU51 WVW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,864 mi
Last recorded92,864 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 92,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside/nearside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 91,261 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 87,465 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 82,927 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 72,922 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box in poor condition

n/s/f brake pipe rusty

n/s/f tyre edgy

Fail 11 Jun 2013 72,922 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2012 68,031 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 68,031 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre exhaust box corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2011 62,219 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2011 62,219 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 56,568 miles

nearisde rear service brake grabbing and pushing back on pedal/needs checking

Pass 27 May 2009 48,988 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 41,747 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 35,483 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 30,356 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 WVW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WVW, 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 WVW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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