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WF51 POV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,765 mi
Last recorded119,765 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 POV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 119,765 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 119,765 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 104,025 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 97,897 miles

Dim/Dip headlamp switch deteriorated

E.M.L Warning on

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front wipers perished

Headlamp fixing/mount damaged nearside

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front indicator faded in colour

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs pitted/worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 97,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Dim/Dip headlamp switch deteriorated

E.M.L Warning on

Front wipers perished

Headlamp fixing/mount damaged nearside

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

Offside front indicator faded in colour

Pass 17 Oct 2014 94,029 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

column switch worn

engine light on

engine mounts worn

offside front subframe corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2014 94,029 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

column switch worn

engine light on

engine mounts worn

offside front subframe corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2013 90,714 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 90,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 87,169 miles

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

engine mounts worn

Fail 22 Oct 2012 87,169 miles

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

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

engine mounts worn

Pass 26 Aug 2011 84,776 miles

offside mirror loose

Fail 23 Aug 2011 84,770 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside mirror missing

offside mirror loose

Pass 20 Aug 2010 81,639 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 81,639 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs badly pitted.

Pass 20 Aug 2009 78,124 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 135,832 miles

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

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

front number plate delaminating

Fail 6 Nov 2008 135,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

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

front number plate delaminating

Pass 17 Oct 2007 127,577 miles

acc damage to o/s/f door

exhaust rear box corroded

n/s/f tyre scrubbing outside edge

o/s & n/s front brake hoses perished

o/s/r light lens damaged

unable to check o/s/r seat belt child seat fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2006 105,216 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 105,216 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 POV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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