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WF51 ENC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,053 mi
Last recorded86,053 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 ENC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 86,053 miles

Exhaust system corroded rear mounting bracket broken.

Knock from steering column

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 86,050 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded rear mounting bracket broken.

Knock from steering column

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling inner wheel arch liner.

Pass 25 Sep 2018 82,225 miles

Front flexi brake hoses perishing..slight movement in o/s/r lower suspension arm bush..

Knock from steering column area..front wiper blades weak..rear exhaust corroded..slight buckle in o/s/r inner wheel rim..

Fail 24 Sep 2018 82,225 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front flexi brake hoses perishing..slight movement in o/s/r lower suspension arm bush..

Knock from steering column area..front wiper blades weak..rear exhaust corroded..slight buckle in o/s/r inner wheel rim..

Pass 15 Sep 2017 78,594 miles

rear brake pipes and o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2016 74,043 miles

both offside brake pipes corroded.

front flexi brake hoses perished.

nearside rear outer wheel arch and both rear inner sills corroded.

offside front seatbelt slow to retract.

rear exhaust hanger broken.

sill and undershields fitted at time of test.

Fail 21 Sep 2016 74,042 miles

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

both offside brake pipes corroded.

front flexi brake hoses perished.

nearside rear outer wheel arch and both rear inner sills corroded.

offside front seatbelt slow to retract.

rear exhaust hanger broken.

sill and undershields fitted at time of test.

Pass 14 Sep 2015 69,245 miles

corrosion in o/s/f brake pipe ,corrosion in exhaust silencer

rear pads getting low

rear tyres getting low

Pass 24 Sep 2014 65,930 miles

both offside brake pipes corroded.

corrosion in both rear outer wheel arches.

front flexi brake hoses perished.

high pitched noise from the engine bay.

rear brake pads wearing low.

rear tyres wearing low.

sill and undershields fitted at time of test.

stone chip in the front windscreen.

wipers poor.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 61,924 miles

corrosion in - both rear wheel arches, botrh rear and the offside front metal brake pipes and the exhaust.

drivers seatbelt slow to retract.

front and rear tyres wearing low.

front flexi brake hoses perished.

rear pads (inner) starting to wear low.

sill and undershields fitted at time of test.

wipers poor.

Pass 25 Sep 2012 58,942 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 58,942 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

BAD LIP AROUND FRONT BRAKE DISCS / WORN THIN..REAER TYRES WORN VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE....rear discs and pads starting too wear..center exhaust corroding..light corrosion around brake pipes..

Pass 19 Sep 2011 54,301 miles

rear reg plate poor

Pass 15 Sep 2010 48,738 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 44,931 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 44,836 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 39,205 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 32,966 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 27,493 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 27,493 miles

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

advise on mot that all four shocks on vehicle have got dampness of oil mont front tyres also get low

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 ENC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ENC, 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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WF51 ENC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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