MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,494 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
exhaust hanger broke
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
exhaust hanger broke
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front number plate cracked
offside front top shocker bearing starting to seize
offside front wheel rim slighty damaged
oil leak around engine
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front number plate cracked
offside front top shocker bearing starting to seize
offside front wheel rim slighty damaged
oil leak around engine
N/S/F tyre shouldered badly, but legal
O/S/F wheel rim chipped but servicable
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
front Brake discs worn
engine running rough and smokey at idle
front brake discs slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
engine running rough and smokey at idle
front brake discs slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front brake disc,s getting corroded around outer edge,s ,also rear disc,s starting to get lipped.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front brake disc,s getting corroded around outer edge,s ,also rear disc,s starting to get lipped.
approx 85% of testable items from above and below vehicle coverd by trims
o/s/r wheel has a slight dent in inner rim area
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
approx 85% of testable items from above and below vehicle coverd by trims
both rear tyres stepping badly on inner edges
o/s/r wheel has a slight dent in inner rim area
covers fitted to outer sills
covers fitted to underside of vechicle
sump guard fitted
Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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VA51 WWL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 WWL, 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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VA51 WWL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 October 2001.
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