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WF51 HFB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

73,249 mi
Last recorded73,249 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 HFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 73,249 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

Movement at steering wheel before wheels turn

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 73,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust backbox corroded

Movement at steering wheel before wheels turn

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 72,310 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 69,876 miles

EML illuminated

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear, ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2019 69,876 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

EML illuminated

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear, ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2018 67,588 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 67,588 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour all white (4.4.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 64,794 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexy pipes (3.6.B.4d)

Engine warning light on

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bold on inner side (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Slight play lower steering column u j joint

Fail 5 Sep 2017 64,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexy pipes (3.6.B.4d)

Engine warning light on

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bold on inner side (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Slight play lower steering column u j joint

Pass 7 Sep 2016 61,478 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Uneven wear inner side (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Slight play lower steering column uj joint

Fail 7 Sep 2016 61,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Uneven wear inner side (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Slight play lower steering column uj joint

Pass 15 Sep 2015 58,433 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2014 54,930 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2013 51,663 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 51,663 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 45,457 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2011 40,916 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 40,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 36,718 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 33,695 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 33,683 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 29,346 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 29,346 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 25,713 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 25,713 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 22,550 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 HFB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HFB, 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 HFB registered?

WF51 HFB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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