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WF51 YWD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

49,338 mi
Last recorded49,338 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 YWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 49,338 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 49,338 miles

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 48,185 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 46,408 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 45,170 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 45,168 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 44,336 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 43,364 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 43,362 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 41,547 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 41,545 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 39,091 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 36,100 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 36,100 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 33,562 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 30,874 miles

Both rear shock bodies corroded

Rear spring and lower washers corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2014 29,404 miles

Slight perishing to both front tyres.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 26,841 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 25,042 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 25,042 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 23,270 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 21,058 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 19,719 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 17,813 miles

Rear registration plate slight de-lamination.

Fail 13 Nov 2008 17,813 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate slight de-lamination.

Pass 21 Nov 2007 16,116 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 14,030 miles

all 4 tyres inner side walls perishing and splitting

Pass 22 Nov 2005 12,026 miles

N/S/F suspension arm lower ball joint bolt replaced but advise seek advise from Mercedes dealer on cause of bolt failure and inspection holes for elongation?

Fail 22 Nov 2005 12,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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 YWD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 YWD, 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 YWD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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