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WN51 WZB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

136,611 mi
Last recorded136,611 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN51 WZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 136,611 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under covered by under seal

Pass 6 Sep 2019 131,884 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 131,884 miles

Front Body mounting fixings insecure bonnet catch (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front & rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 123,738 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All around (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2018 123,736 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All around (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 117,143 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 110,887 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 103,440 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 103,440 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 94,458 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 82,964 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 71,164 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

cover fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2012 69,950 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 69,950 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 2 Jan 2012 69,929 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

plastic trim fitted to underside

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2011 66,117 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 66,117 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 1 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

rear wiper blade is split!!

Pass 15 Jun 2009 62,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

rear wiper blade split!

Pass 16 Jun 2008 57,841 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 47,794 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 37,838 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 WZB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WZB, 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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WN51 WZB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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