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WP51 OUC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,186 mi
Last recorded70,186 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 OUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 70,186 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 104,906 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

advise both o/s tyres perished

advise both wishbones bushs perished

advise drivers seat belt slightly frayed

advise n/s/f engine mounting perished and split

advise o/s reverse light inoperative

Pass 30 Oct 2014 104,906 miles

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

advise both o/s tyres perished

advise both wishbones bushs perished

advise drivers seat belt slightly frayed

advise n/s/f engine mounting perished and split

advise o/s reverse light inoperative

Pass 30 Oct 2013 98,843 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise both wishbones front bushs perished and split

advise n/s/f engine mounting rubber perished and split

advise o/s/f anti roll bar link arm rubber perished

advise oil leak

advise reverse lights inoperative

advise slight play in o/s steering rack tie rod

Pass 1 Nov 2012 96,776 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 96,775 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 90,849 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 90,848 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 85,166 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 78,424 miles

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 72,636 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 65,839 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2006 59,280 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 50,474 miles

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)

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 OUC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WP51 OUC, 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 OUC registered?

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

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The MOT history for WP51 OUC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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