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WN51 OBX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,664 mi
Last recorded90,664 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN51 OBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 90,664 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front and o/s side repeater bulbs fading white

surface corrosion rear metal brake pipes

Fail 29 Oct 2019 90,660 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade too short (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front and o/s side repeater bulbs fading white

surface corrosion rear metal brake pipes

Pass 23 Nov 2018 86,689 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake pipe surface corrosion

Fail 22 Nov 2018 86,681 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s/r brake pipe surface corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2017 81,359 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 81,359 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 75,325 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 68,175 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 62,027 miles

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

centre ex det

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

skirts fitted to outer sills

Fail 23 Dec 2014 62,027 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

centre ex det

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

skirts fitted to outer sills

Pass 20 Dec 2013 57,532 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 52,430 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust box corroded

nearside and offside front flexi brake hoses perished

nearside front tyre sidewall perished and tread near limit

sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2012 52,427 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust box corroded

nearside and offside front flexi brake hoses perished

nearside front tyre sidewall perished and tread near limit

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2011 46,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre perished, wearing on edges and worn to 2mm

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Jan 2011 43,995 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 41,061 miles

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 16 Dec 2008 37,113 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 32,408 miles

exhaust tail box rusty

n/s/f tyre 3mm and wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre 2mm and worn bold on edges

o/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2007 32,408 miles

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust tail box rusty

n/s/f tyre 3mm and wearing on outer edge

o/s/f brake disc scored

o/s/f tyre 2mm and worn bold on edges

o/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2006 28,892 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 25,253 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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WN51 OBX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WN51 OBX, 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 WN51 OBX registered?

WN51 OBX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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