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VA51 WPE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,819 mi
Last recorded122,819 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 WPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 122,819 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 118,508 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 109,562 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 109,552 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 105,007 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 104,993 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 98,217 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside windscreen wiper blade worn/split

Pass 20 Mar 2012 93,793 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2012 93,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2010 88,214 miles

o/side rear tyre cracking

Fail 21 Oct 2010 88,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/side rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Oct 2009 85,585 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 79,469 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 73,372 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 65,704 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 WPE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey 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 VA51 WPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA51 WPE registered?

VA51 WPE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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The MOT history for VA51 WPE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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