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WF51 POH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,837 mi
Last recorded123,837 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 POH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 123,837 miles

Engine management lamp on

Rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 20 Apr 2016 123,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine management lamp on

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Slight bind on off side front brake

Pass 30 Dec 2014 111,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front windscreen wipers are split

exhaust system has deteriorated

Fail 30 Dec 2014 111,599 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front windscreen wipers are split

exhaust system has deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2013 98,705 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet saftey catch lever sticks

Pass 21 Nov 2012 86,924 miles

rear exh corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2012 86,924 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

rear exh corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2011 78,103 miles

rear tyres going out of shape & cracked in treads

Pass 8 Nov 2010 68,447 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 58,516 miles

advise that front brake flex hoses starting to perish,middle exhaust section surface corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2008 50,951 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 50,951 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 44,139 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 36,789 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 27,526 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 POH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver 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 POH, 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 POH registered?

WF51 POH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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