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WF51 FBO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,260 mi
Last recorded135,260 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 FBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 135,260 miles

Both rear tyres low on tread

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

Under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Oct 2015 135,260 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Both rear tyres low on tread

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

Under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Nov 2014 124,661 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 112,343 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 97,380 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some corrosion to offside rear wheel arch.

Fail 10 Nov 2012 97,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some corrosion to offside rear wheel arch.

Pass 26 Nov 2011 83,518 miles

anti roll bar links noisey

Pass 2 Aug 2010 67,666 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 67,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2009 62,676 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 57,987 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 47,311 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 47,311 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres and sapre very low. †advise replacement of all flexi brake hoses

Fail 20 Oct 2006 47,311 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise replacement of all flexi brake hoses †spare tyre and rear tyres very low

Pass 4 Oct 2005 35,000 miles

slight handbrake travel only advise

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 FBO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WF51 FBO, 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 FBO registered?

WF51 FBO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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