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WF51 PRV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,471 mi
Last recorded90,471 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 90,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 88,997 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 87,356 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 84,590 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 81,265 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 79,615 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads 70% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Centre exhaust silencer has corroded

Rear wheels have rubbed through the rear inner arch liners.

Slight corrosion to front subframe

Slight oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2019 77,395 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Under trays and sill guards fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2019 77,395 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible number plate deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Under trays and sill guards fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2018 72,757 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 72,757 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (tie rod) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 67,876 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2016 62,957 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2016 62,957 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2015 58,417 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 53,519 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 48,324 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 42,731 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 37,894 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 34,468 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 31,833 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 29,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 27,316 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 24,313 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 21,218 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 PRV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PRV, 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 PRV registered?

WF51 PRV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is WF51 PRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF51 PRV shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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