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WF51 ZBY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

79,861 mi
Last recorded79,861 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 ZBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 79,861 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & nearside rear. Both tyres deteriorated 195-50-15 (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f inner tie rod- play

n/s/f shock absorber deteriorated

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 2 Mar 2017 79,861 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & nearside rear. Both tyres deteriorated 195-50-15 (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f inner tie rod- play

n/s/f shock absorber deteriorated

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 13 Jan 2016 78,686 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 78,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 76,763 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 76,763 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 73,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 73,957 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 70,478 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 64,059 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 64,059 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 50,029 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 50,028 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 46,041 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 46,040 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake pads worn low....

Pass 4 Nov 2008 39,176 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 33,122 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 27,561 miles

front brake hoses showing early perishing

lower rear spring metal seating plates rusting away

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 3 Nov 2005 20,841 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 ZBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZBY, 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 ZBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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