CarVerify

Free Car Check

VO51 WBD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,433 mi
Last recorded101,433 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 WBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2013 101,433 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2013 101,433 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 95,953 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 94,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

e/m/l light displayed on dash

rear wiper blade split

Fail 22 Nov 2011 94,524 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

e/m/l light displayed on dash

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Nov 2010 92,761 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 89,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 83,624 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 79,202 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 72,776 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VO51 WBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VO51 WBD, 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

How do I check the history of VO51 WBD?

You can check the full history of VO51 WBD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VO51 WBD registered?

VO51 WBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is VO51 WBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO51 WBD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VO51 WBD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VO51 WBD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.