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WV51 ZTE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 ZTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015
Fail 10 Nov 2015

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering system excessively tight Strut top mount (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight Strut top mount (2.2.D.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 135,653 miles

engine malfunction light intermittantly on

front strut top mounts stiff

steering slightly notchy

Fail 11 Nov 2014 135,653 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

engine malfunction light intermittantly on

front strut top mounts stiff

steering slightly notchy

Pass 29 Oct 2013 131,650 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs and pads.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside and offside rear tyres worn close to wear indicators.

offside rear wheel arch rusty.

outer sill covers fitted.

Fail 28 Oct 2013 131,650 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs and pads.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside and offside rear tyres worn close to wear indicators.

offside rear wheel arch rusty.

outer sill covers fitted.

Pass 9 Nov 2012 126,788 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded / n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 7 Nov 2012 126,788 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded / n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 10 Nov 2011 114,567 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 114,567 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 90,855 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 90,855 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 77,677 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 74,399 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 74,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 68,825 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 59,537 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 52,665 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 ZTE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WV51 ZTE, 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 ZTE registered?

WV51 ZTE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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