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KJ51 DWZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,691 mi
Last recorded116,691 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 DWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 116,691 miles

Both Rear Brake Pipes Corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 113,943 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 113,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 111,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

nearside front steering arm has play

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2014 111,345 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

nearside front steering arm has play

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2013 107,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 107,730 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 100,743 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 100,743 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 95,639 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 89,788 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WALL AND TREAD HAVE CRACKS ON THEM BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH THE PLYS/CORDS

Fail 26 Mar 2010 89,788 miles

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

BOTH REAR TYRES WALL AND TREAD HAVE CRACKS ON THEM BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH THE PLYS/CORDS

Pass 24 Mar 2009 86,186 miles

Nearside rear isolator rubber deteriorated.

Pass 13 Mar 2008

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2007 70,143 miles

o/s/r/ tyre is cracking

Pass 12 Dec 2005 58,427 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 DWZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KJ51 DWZ, 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 DWZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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