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PN51 WTX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

127,508 mi
Last recorded127,508 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 WTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 127,508 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 127,500 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2012 113,615 miles

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

unable to fully inspect components under vehicle [large plastic undertray]

Pass 20 Jul 2011 105,774 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 105,770 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 101,851 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 101,851 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 95,701 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 95,656 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 87,929 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 87,929 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 75,642 miles

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 10 Sep 2007 75,642 miles

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

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Sep 2006 59,392 miles

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

o/sn/s front tyres starting to wear

Fail 6 Sep 2006 59,392 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/sn/s front tyres starting to wear

Pass 2 Sep 2005 44,357 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 44,357 miles

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

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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PN51 WTX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 PN51 WTX, 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 PN51 WTX registered?

PN51 WTX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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