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MU51 WZM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

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

RegistrationMU51 WZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

undercovers fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2021

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring missing (5.3.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undercovers fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2020 172,290 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 172,290 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 169,405 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 164,877 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 164,871 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 162,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s to flexy hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 160,155 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front o/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s to flexy hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 160,140 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front o/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s to flexy hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 155,072 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 150,776 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 147,961 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 147,959 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 143,981 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 141,351 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 139,570 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 139,554 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 134,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 128,171 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 107,617 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 WZM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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