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YV51 WWZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,988 mi
Last recorded118,988 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 WWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 118,988 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 118,713 miles

COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE

Pass 20 Oct 2014 115,491 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 114,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2013 114,818 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise all four tyres close to 1.6mm

Pass 3 Sep 2012 113,222 miles

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

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

advise centre exhaust very corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2012 113,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

advise centre exhaust very corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2011 111,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2011 111,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2010 109,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 109,023 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 106,559 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 106,541 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 103,351 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 103,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 97,132 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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YV51 WWZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YV51 WWZ, 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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YV51 WWZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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