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PO51 WXV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

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

RegistrationPO51 WXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2016

brake pipes heavy greased

Pass 27 Jul 2015 108,099 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 108,098 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 100,777 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 95,882 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 84,758 miles

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

chip in offside front windsrceen

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 27 Jul 2012 84,758 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

chip in offside front windsrceen

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2011 61,592 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 61,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 43,138 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 43,138 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 39,441 miles

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

advise engine man light on

Fail 6 Feb 2009 39,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front brake flexis perished

Pass 26 Feb 2008 35,115 miles

both front brake flexis slightly perished ok at test

Pass 1 Mar 2007 30,358 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 30,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 20,999 miles

o/s/f tyre rotation fitted wrong way round

o/s/r tyre tread low and bald on edge

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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PO51 WXV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PO51 WXV, 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 PO51 WXV registered?

PO51 WXV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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