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WR51 HBU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

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

RegistrationWR51 HBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018

engine mgt light on

nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 5 Sep 2016 119,385 miles

brake pipes corroded

engine lamp on

exhaust skin corroded

nsf mirror missing

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 4 Sep 2015 113,075 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ON

EXHAUST CORRODED

NSF MIRROR DAMAGED

Fail 2 Sep 2015 113,075 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ON

EXHAUST CORRODED

NSF MIRROR DAMAGED

Pass 2 Sep 2014 104,830 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 104,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 96,070 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 96,070 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 91,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all discs worn

engine management light on

exhaust in poor condition

plastic sills

Pass 11 Jul 2011 704,734 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 86,182 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 79,925 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brakes binding

Rear discs heavly worn,scored and pitted

Rear number plate marked and delaminated

Slight play in rack

Tred of offside rear tyre worn on edge

Windscreen scratched

Fail 7 Jul 2010 79,925 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brakes binding

Rear discs heavly worn,scored and pitted

Rear number plate marked and delaminated

Slight play in rack

Tred of offside rear tyre worn on edge

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

Windscreen scratched

Pass 29 Jul 2009 75,646 miles

Discs badly worn

N/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

O/s/f tyre cut on outer wall/not to cords

Fail 28 Jul 2009 75,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Discs badly worn

N/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

O/s/f tyre cut on outer wall/not to cords

Pass 7 Jul 2008 69,117 miles

O/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 18 Mar 2008 67,562 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 67,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 56,701 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre wall has slight damage.

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Mar 2007 56,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre has small cut in side wall

Pass 30 Mar 2006 45,516 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 HBU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WR51 HBU, 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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WR51 HBU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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