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WP51 OTR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,796 mi
Last recorded90,796 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 OTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 90,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner wheel rim slightly distorted

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

Offside Front Inner wheel rim slightly distorted

Offside Front brake pipe rusty

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner sills have rust blisters

centre exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 30 Oct 2017 90,796 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner wheel rim slightly distorted

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

Offside Front Inner wheel rim slightly distorted

Offside Front brake pipe rusty

Offside Front strut rusty

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner sills have rust blisters

centre exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 26 Oct 2016 88,231 miles

Centre exhaust box deteriorating

Nearside Rear Inner wheel rim slightly distorted

Offside Front Inner wheel rim slightly distorted

Offside Front brake pipe has surface rust

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

rust blisters on rear chassis

rust blisters on rear inner sills

Pass 16 Oct 2015 85,523 miles

Rear tyres ageing, n/s/r 3mm

all wheel rims slightly distorted

Front brake hoses ageing slightly

Offside wing mirror glass damaged

Fail 16 Oct 2015 85,523 miles

Front brake hoses ageing slightly

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside wing mirror glass damaged

Rear tyres ageing, n/s/r 3mm

all wheel rims slightly distorted

Pass 28 Oct 2014 83,333 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s wing mirror damaged

rear wheels slightly out of shape

Pass 23 Oct 2013 79,250 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre 3mm

number plates deterioraed

o/s wing mirror damaged

Fail 23 Oct 2013 79,249 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre 3mm

number plates deterioraed

o/s wing mirror damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2012 76,224 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Oct 2012 76,224 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2011 73,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 73,751 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 70,863 miles

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 66,889 miles

Drive belt cracked and worn.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 66,889 miles

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

Drive belt cracked and worn.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 60,026 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 51,814 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 43,466 miles

Advise brake warning lamp comes on when the foot brake is applied in need of attention ASAP !

Advise osf drive shaft seal slightly damp may need attention at a later date !

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

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

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

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

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

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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WP51 OTR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WP51 OTR, 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 WP51 OTR registered?

WP51 OTR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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