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WR51 XZA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,654 mi
Last recorded111,654 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 XZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 111,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 100,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 7 Jul 2016 92,979 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 92,976 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 92,946 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill. (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill. (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 89,012 miles

Noise / minor play in steering column

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 85,242 miles

Minor play in steering rack

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 81,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight corrosion to metal brake pipe n/s/r wheel area

slight play in o/s/f steering tie rod

Pass 25 Jun 2012 78,631 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 75,883 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 75,883 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 73,426 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 73,421 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 70,807 miles

all four tyres perished

Fail 8 Jun 2009 70,807 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all four tyres perished

Pass 13 Feb 2008 61,792 miles

f/pads slightly worn

Fail 8 Feb 2008 61,392 miles

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

f/pads slightly worn

Pass 30 Jan 2007 53,900 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 XZA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XZA, 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 XZA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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