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WN51 RYA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,780 mi
Last recorded150,780 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN51 RYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 150,780 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 150,415 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 129,491 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 129,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 111,473 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 82,432 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 53,415 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 53,413 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 29,854 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 18,138 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 18,138 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 15,799 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 12,689 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 13 Nov 2008 10,356 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 8,777 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 7,765 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 6,328 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 RYA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RYA, 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 RYA registered?

WN51 RYA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is WN51 RYA safe to buy?

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