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WM51 CYX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Maroon Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

63,234 mi
Last recorded63,234 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM51 CYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 63,234 miles

E M Light on

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

exhaust corroded

o.s front tyre crack in tread

Pass 16 Mar 2017 59,899 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

em light on

exhaust corroded

plastic under trays fitted preventing full examination of underside

Pass 4 Apr 2016 57,231 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 57,231 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 56,555 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 55,272 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 May 2013 54,347 miles

Nearside front tyre outer treaed starting to perish & split

Pass 14 May 2012 53,351 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 51,744 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 51,744 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 47,432 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 47,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

knock from steering column area

o/s washer needs adjustment

Pass 18 Nov 2009 46,515 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 20 Nov 2008 42,730 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Nov 2007 37,109 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 31,713 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 27,064 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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WM51 CYX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Maroon with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WM51 CYX, 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 WM51 CYX registered?

WM51 CYX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is WM51 CYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM51 CYX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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