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WF51 DCE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,688 mi
Last recorded74,688 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 DCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 74,688 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nearside/offside (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre cracking around sidewall

rear tail pipe on exhaust in poor condition

slight knock in steering

Pass 5 Nov 2015 73,180 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 70,559 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 70,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 67,848 miles

n/s rear wheel rim bent ok at test o/s front tyre legal at test n/s cv boot ok at test

Pass 9 Nov 2012 64,714 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 64,712 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 60,619 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 60,619 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 56,220 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 51,873 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 44,979 miles

all four tyres very low on inner and outer edges

Pass 4 Sep 2007 31,457 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 22,316 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 22,316 miles

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

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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WF51 DCE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 WF51 DCE, 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 WF51 DCE registered?

WF51 DCE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is WF51 DCE safe to buy?

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