MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,852 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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
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
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust mount broke
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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