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WR51 XYB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,030 mi
Last recorded92,030 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 XYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 92,030 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 88,566 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

general corrosion noticed and adviced

Pass 5 Dec 2012 71,016 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 64,433 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 64,432 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 57,013 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 57,013 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 50,244 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 43,392 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 36,610 miles

offside rear tyre perished on outer edge of tread, nearside rear tyre cracking in tread pattern

Fail 10 Dec 2007 36,610 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished on outer edge of tread, nearside rear tyre cracking in tread pattern

Pass 20 Nov 2006 29,018 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 23,368 miles

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

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 XYB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XYB, 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 XYB registered?

WR51 XYB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is WR51 XYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR51 XYB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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