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WP51 OUF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018

engine management light on

Fail 23 Mar 2018

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine management light on

Pass 27 Mar 2017

Engine Management Light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine Management Light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 99,784 miles

center box casing corr

knocking from column

nsf top mount creaking

nsr tyre 15yrs old

osr tyre 3mm

Fail 24 Mar 2016 99,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

center box casing corr

knocking from column

nsf top mount creaking

nsr tyre 15yrs old

osf tyre 1.6mm

osr tyre 3mm

Pass 23 Mar 2015 94,315 miles

knocking from column, no faults visable

nsf tyre 3mm outer edge

nsr tyre 6mm and 14yrs old

osr tyre 3mm

Fail 23 Mar 2015 94,315 miles

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

knocking from column, no faults visable

nsf tyre 3mm outer edge

nsr tyre 6mm and 14yrs old

osr tyre 3mm

Pass 4 Mar 2014 84,440 miles

Exhaust rear silencer support strap corroded.

Odometer bulb innoperative.

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 84,437 miles

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

Exhaust rear silencer support strap corroded.

Odometer bulb innoperative.

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 78,362 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded around support strap.

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

Odometer bulb innoperative.

Fail 5 Mar 2013 78,362 miles

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

Exhaust silencer corroded around support strap.

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

Odometer bulb innoperative.

Fail 19 Mar 2012 73,078 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded around support strap.

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Odometer bulb innoperative.

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear tyre mis-shapen on inner edge.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 73,078 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded around support strap.

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

Odometer bulb innoperative.

Offside rear tyre mis-shapen on inner edge.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 67,154 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 67,154 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 61,789 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 61,789 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 60,843 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 53,474 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 46,961 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 37,646 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 25,345 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 25,345 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 OUF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OUF, 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 OUF registered?

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

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