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WF51 ZCJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

88,164 mi
Last recorded88,164 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 ZCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 88,164 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

under shields fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2021 84,061 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

underbody shields fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2021 84,061 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Window damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

undershields and sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2020 82,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Under-trays and sill covers fitted at time of test obscuring some components and chassis/structure

Fail 10 Mar 2020 82,852 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed due to excessive perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Excessively perished nearly exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under-trays and sill covers fitted at time of test obscuring some components and chassis/structure

Pass 14 Mar 2019 79,213 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15/T (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

general front and rear suspension corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2018 78,383 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 76,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear silencer outer skin corroded

small stone chips on windscreen

underside of vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2016 74,470 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished on side wall

covers fitted to underneath vehicle

Fail 8 Feb 2016 74,470 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished on side wall

Offside Rear tyre perished on side wall

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

covers fitted to underneath vehicle

Pass 20 Jan 2015 73,185 miles

front brake discs worn o/s/r n/s/r tyres slight perishing slight damage n/s/f tyre side wall corrosion exhaust rear silencer casing in poor condition

rear coil springs very rusty surface corrosion suspension parts n/s/f lower suspension arm inner front bushh splitting

Pass 21 Jan 2014 70,797 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 70,797 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

o/s/r n/s/r tyres perishing corrosion exhaust o/s/r n/s/r n/s/f coil springs rusty front brake discs worn slight damage n/s/f tyre side wall surface corrosion suspension parts

Pass 19 Feb 2013 68,247 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 68,245 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake ridged worn slight damage n/s/f tyre side wall corrosion exhaust centre silencer poor condition rear coil springs rusty

surface corrosion front and rear subframes and suspension parts n/s/f lower suspension arm inner front bush splitting

Pass 3 Aug 2012 65,458 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 65,458 miles

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 64,612 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 64,610 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 61,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 61,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 55,958 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate slightly stained

rear number plate slightly fayded

rear wiper split

Fail 1 Dec 2009 55,952 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate slightly stained

rear number plate slightly fayded

rear wiper split

Pass 12 Nov 2008 46,941 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 46,941 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2007 36,014 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 29,469 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 ZCJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 ZCJ, 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 ZCJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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