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WR51 SVW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

69,301 mi
Last recorded69,301 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 SVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 69,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded from flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded from flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded from flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion to rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 69,198 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2017 66,372 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 64,105 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 62,146 miles

Exhaust silencer metal support strap broken and not supporting system

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

Offide rear light lens damaged

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 60,362 miles

Exhaust silencer metal support broken

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 56,876 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 54,612 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 54,612 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 52,172 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 50,055 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 46,526 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 46,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 40,768 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 37,497 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 33,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 26,247 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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WR51 SVW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SVW, 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 WR51 SVW registered?

WR51 SVW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is WR51 SVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR51 SVW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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