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KJ51 BWA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,557 mi
Last recorded86,557 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 BWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 86,557 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on dash

o/s/f brake pipe covered in grease

rear exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorated

second hand power steering pump fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2015 86,552 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014

Both rear shock absorbers weak

Engine MIL on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked

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

Offside front tyre badly cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2014

Both rear shock absorbers weak

Engine MIL on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked

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

Offside front tyre badly cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 84,623 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine lamp on

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 15 Apr 2013 84,623 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine lamp on

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2012 82,103 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 138,567 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 138,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 130,980 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 115,408 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 100,080 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 72,122 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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KJ51 BWA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KJ51 BWA, 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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KJ51 BWA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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