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WF51 PSU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,273 mi
Last recorded128,273 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 128,273 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 110,651 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 110,651 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 109,043 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 109,043 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 104,151 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 104,151 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 91,554 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 78,237 miles

advise steering colume has got sligth knocking

Fail 26 Sep 2007 78,237 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

advise steering colume has got sligth knocking

Pass 8 Sep 2006 65,952 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 53,322 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 PSU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PSU, 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 PSU registered?

WF51 PSU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is WF51 PSU safe to buy?

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