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WR51 WWJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

149,821 mi
Last recorded149,821 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 WWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 149,821 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 149,817 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

screw in passenger side rear tyre

Fail 31 Jan 2014 143,344 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 143,344 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 135,645 miles

Advise SRS light on

Pass 31 Jan 2012 128,899 miles

Both sides rear coil springs slight movement at bottom attachment.

Exhaust system corroded on back box and hanger repaired.

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front susspension top mount noisey. shocker corroded.

SRS light on dashboard.

Fail 27 Jan 2012 128,809 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Both sides rear coil springs slight movement at bottom attachment.

Exhaust system corroded on back box and hanger repaired.

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front susspension top mount noisey. shocker corroded.

SRS light on dashboard.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 119,197 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 119,197 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Advise brake check, front pads look low

Advise nearside rear tyre feathered on inside edge

Advise offside rear tyre feathered on inside edge

Advise signs of brake fluid around rear brake calipers

Pass 30 Jan 2010 106,177 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 106,177 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 95,709 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 84,797 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 84,797 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 73,452 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 73,452 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 56,930 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 56,841 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 WWJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WWJ, 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 WWJ registered?

WR51 WWJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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