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WR51 HCC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,243 mi
Last recorded62,243 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2007
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2007 62,243 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 62,241 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 54,867 miles

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 HCC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 HCC, 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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How do I check the history of WR51 HCC?

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What year was WR51 HCC registered?

WR51 HCC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 November 2001.

Is WR51 HCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR51 HCC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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