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WP51 OUS

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,602 mi
Last recorded54,602 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 54,602 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Feb 2012 43,140 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 3 Mar 2011 32,448 miles

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

age cracking on n/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 3 Mar 2011 32,448 miles

age cracking on n/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 2 Mar 2010 25,259 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 21,636 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 15,580 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 9,160 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 8,151 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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WP51 OUS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OUS, 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 OUS registered?

WP51 OUS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 December 2001.

Is WP51 OUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP51 OUS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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