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WV51 HBU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,522 mi
Last recorded118,522 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 HBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 118,522 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 20 May 2016 113,314 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 107,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 101,045 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES NEED AIR

NOISE FROM STEERING WHEEL/ KNOCKING NOISE // U/J WORN ??????

Fail 16 May 2014 101,045 miles

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

ALL FOUR TYRES NEED AIR

NOISE FROM STEERING WHEEL/ KNOCKING NOISE // U/J WORN ??????

Pass 10 May 2013 94,125 miles

rear shockers weak

Fail 3 May 2013 94,056 miles

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

rear shockers weak

Pass 25 Apr 2012 87,392 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 87,392 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 67,626 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 67,483 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 47,413 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 27,400 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 26,353 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 25,243 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 22,660 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 19,228 miles

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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WV51 HBU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WV51 HBU, 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 WV51 HBU registered?

WV51 HBU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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