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WR51 VBJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

89,852 mi
Last recorded89,852 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 89,852 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and n/s/f and unable to fully check front to rears due to under covers fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rear mount corroded away and rear silencer tatty outer skin (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/r jacking point corroded away (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension components and rear hubs / unable to fully check rear suspension due to covers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 89,850 miles

Brake insecure n/s and o/s rear brake back plates / hand brake shoe mountings corroded (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and n/s/f and unable to fully check front to rears due to under covers fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rear mount corroded away and rear silencer tatty outer skin (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/r jacking point corroded away (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension components and rear hubs / unable to fully check rear suspension due to covers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 88,392 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/f and unable to fully check front to rears due to vehicle construction (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear components and unable to fully check rear suspension due to vehicle construction and rear hubs corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

small hole o/s/r jacking point

Pass 31 Oct 2019 87,021 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

small hole o/s/r jacking point

unable to fully check brake pipes and suspension rear due to undercovers

Pass 19 Oct 2018 84,814 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 82,261 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 82,198 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 79,601 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 76,642 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 73,235 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 69,025 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 65,605 miles

rear exhaust mount broke

Pass 14 Oct 2011 61,630 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 56,942 miles

Both rear brake discs pitted and worn

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 52,630 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 52,528 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 46,732 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 34,568 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 23,004 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 17,165 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 VBJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VBJ, 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 VBJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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