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WU51 GZH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,020 mi
Last recorded46,020 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 GZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2011 46,020 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 45,630 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 45,625 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 34,669 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 34,659 miles

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

both nos plates need changing

Pass 10 Oct 2008 27,513 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 23,868 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 20,123 miles

front brake discs lipped slightly

one bulb in rear number plate not working

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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WU51 GZH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WU51 GZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU51 GZH registered?

WU51 GZH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is WU51 GZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU51 GZH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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