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WN51 OBY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,822 mi
Last recorded89,822 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN51 OBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 89,822 miles

advise n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

front to rear brake pipes obscured by under body trays appear corroded advise early replacement

Fail 12 Dec 2017 89,778 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement foreward (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear innersills (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2016 87,261 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT AND REAR PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST DETERIORATED (7.1.2)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR AREAS INC ARCHES/INNER (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR AREAS (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 84,437 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion close to jacking point (6.1.B.2)

knock from steering wheel

Pass 9 Jan 2015 80,962 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 80,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 75,546 miles

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

EXHAUST/BRACKET DETERIORATED

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

SLIGHT CORROSION REAR BODY AT SEAT BELT/SUSPENSION MOUNTINGS PRESCRIBED AREAS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 67,260 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 13 Nov 2012 67,050 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2011 61,188 miles

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

SPARE/ STEEL WHEEL FITTED TO O/S REAR

Pass 30 Nov 2010 56,572 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 56,572 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 51,530 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering columb

wipers slight smear

Pass 27 Nov 2008 45,967 miles

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

small chip in screen

Pass 19 Nov 2007 40,067 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 40,067 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 35,279 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 30,297 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 OBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OBY, 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 OBY registered?

WN51 OBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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