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KJ51 RXK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,257 mi
Last recorded97,257 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 RXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 97,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 96,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 96,166 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 95,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 94,249 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING OUTER EDGE

Nearside Rear TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHING

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 90,649 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 90,649 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 85,873 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear silencer box outer casing corroding away.but is not leaking.

small tears at extreme ends of wiper blades..however both clear windscreen ok.

Pass 11 Feb 2015 80,888 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr,nsr tyres have small cuts present...however none are exposing ply or cord..

silencer box outer casing corroding away however is not leaking..

spare tyre soft...

Pass 3 Mar 2014 77,375 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres appear to look underinflated.

nsf tyre on 2 mm also wearing heavy on outer edge.

rear silencer box outer casing corroding away...but does not leak.

vehicle spare wheel flat..

Pass 25 Feb 2013 74,027 miles

rear silencer box outer casing corroding away..

Pass 7 Mar 2012 71,502 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle fitted with plastic covers over outer sill panels...

Fail 6 Mar 2012 71,502 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle fitted with plastic covers over outer sill panels...

Pass 16 Feb 2011 68,174 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 64,194 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 59,017 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 53,989 miles

steering column noisey

Pass 21 Feb 2007 49,584 miles

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

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 RXK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RXK, 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 KJ51 RXK registered?

KJ51 RXK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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