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WF51 FBU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

90,954 mi
Last recorded90,954 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2015 90,954 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven 33% (osr low) (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 86,092 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES SLIGHTLY PERISHED ,ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF MOT

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW. ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF MOT

OSF SUSPENSION STRUTT TOP MOUNT HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN .OK AT TIME OF MOT

Fail 22 Sep 2014 86,088 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES SLIGHTLY PERISHED ,ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF MOT

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW. ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF MOT

OSF SUSPENSION STRUTT TOP MOUNT HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN .OK AT TIME OF MOT

Pass 10 Apr 2014 85,268 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre has cut in inner sidewall

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear tyres worn on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 85,268 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre has cut in inner sidewall

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear tyres worn on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 82,108 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all indicator lamps bulbs fading white.

both front tyres wearing edges

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 82,108 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all indicator lamps bulbs fading white.

both front tyres wearing edges

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 76,029 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Slight wear noted front brake discs.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2012 76,029 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Slight wear noted front brake discs.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2011 68,247 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 58,915 miles

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

Front indicators have slight loss of colour.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 58,915 miles

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

Front indicators have slight loss of colour.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2009 50,211 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 50,055 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 39,651 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 39,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 27,676 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 27,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 23,897 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
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WF51 FBU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FBU, 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 FBU registered?

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

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