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WK51 COU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,225 mi
Last recorded96,225 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 COU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 96,225 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017

front and rear sub/frame rusting

knock from steering column

nearside rear brake back plate rusting through

rear springs rusty

rusting around offside rear upper spring mount

suspect rusty around jacking points

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2017

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported support bracket rusted away (7.1.1)

front and rear sub/frame rusting

knock from steering column

nearside rear brake back plate rusting through

rear springs rusty

rusting around offside rear upper spring mount

suspect rusty around jacking points

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2016

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

Front subframe corrosion

Nearside Rear backplate corroded

Offside Rear backplate corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear subframe corrosion

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2016

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear subframe corrosion

under trays fitted

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

Front subframe corrosion

Nearside Rear backplate corroded

Offside Rear backplate corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2015 91,133 miles

rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 27 Nov 2015 91,133 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 28 Nov 2014 87,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 28 Nov 2014 87,437 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 13 Dec 2013 83,583 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight knock felt at steering wheel

Pass 19 Nov 2012 79,342 miles

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

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

silencer very rusty

Pass 1 Dec 2011 74,967 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 74,967 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 71,366 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 67,135 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 67,135 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 61,223 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 51,861 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 49,383 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 37,839 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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WK51 COU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WK51 COU, 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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WK51 COU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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