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WG51 JBZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,393 mi
Last recorded83,393 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG51 JBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 83,393 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 83,393 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 81,324 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 81,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 76,134 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 76,132 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure passenger side fell off during check (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 74,765 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 73,640 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 May 2010 69,413 miles
Pass 7 May 2009
Pass 17 Mar 2006 34,323 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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WG51 JBZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WG51 JBZ, 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 WG51 JBZ registered?

WG51 JBZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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The MOT history for WG51 JBZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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