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WR51 HBJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,884 mi
Last recorded54,884 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 HBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 54,884 miles

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

Offside Front wheel slightly damaged.

Pass 29 Jan 2019 52,460 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 52,460 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 47,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Fail 31 Jan 2018 47,868 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Pass 2 Feb 2017 44,154 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 37,811 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 29,155 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013

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

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

dash display faulty. no mileage shown

Fail 8 Jan 2013

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

dash display faulty. no mileage shown

Pass 8 Dec 2007 26,132 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 24,714 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 22,097 miles

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

advise o/s/f/ tyre deflated

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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WR51 HBJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WR51 HBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WR51 HBJ?

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What year was WR51 HBJ registered?

WR51 HBJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is WR51 HBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR51 HBJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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