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VA51 CWD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

124,848 mi
Last recorded124,848 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 CWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2018 124,848 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 116,363 miles

front brakes slight fluctation

ltd inspection to floors /engine and sills covers fitted

n/s rear brake pipe slight corrosion

n/s rear suspension arm slight play in pin or bush

o/s headlight poor image

o/s wing repeater slight discoluration

Pass 22 Jan 2016 112,916 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded limited inspection cover fitted (3.6.B.2c)

outer sills and floor limited insprction obscured by covers

slight play in steering and knocking detected at steering wheel knucvkle joint

Fail 21 Jan 2016 112,908 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded limited inspection cover fitted (3.6.B.2c)

outer sills and floor limited insprction obscured by covers

slight play in steering and knocking detected at steering wheel knucvkle joint

Pass 19 Jan 2015 109,140 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 104,723 miles

dip and beam switch weak

headlights poor image

noise from steering when rocked

Pass 19 Dec 2012 87,709 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 87,709 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 83,994 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 79,911 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 73,811 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 73,811 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 68,689 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 68,689 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 64,447 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 64,268 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 54,782 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 54,782 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 52,195 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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VA51 CWD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VA51 CWD, 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 VA51 CWD registered?

VA51 CWD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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