2001 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.6L Petrol · WF51 FCO
2001 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 100,526 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,526 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WF51 FCO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2024
- 100,526 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WF51 FCO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (WF51 FCO) between August 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
WF51 FCO Mileage History
- 10/08/202293,525 mi
- 19/08/202293,635 mi+110 mi
- 24/08/202397,735 mi+4,100 mi
- 26/09/202397,735 mi
- 22/07/2024100,526 mi+2,791 mi
Average of roughly 3,592 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W168)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear axle and floor corrosionSerious
Older W168s can corrode around the rear axle mounts and floor seams badly.
- CVT / Sequentronic gearbox failureSerious
The CVT and semi-automatic Sequentronic gearboxes can suffer from wear to the variator, clutch packs and mechatronic units. Repairs are often uneconomical on higher-mileage cars.
- Water ingress and electrical faultsModerate
Blocked sunroof drains and degraded door seals allow water into the cabin, which can corrode underfloor electronics and wiring connectors, causing random warning lights and intermittent faults.
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