MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,349 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured bottom spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))
Front subframe has surface corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
various undertrays fitted to the underneath of the vehicle
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
brake pad wear warning light on
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all 4 tyres are badly perished and cracked but can't se cords at time of the test
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated
rear both tyres perished
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated
rear both tyres perished
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine management light on
front wipers slightly smearing screen
front off side brake pipe corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
front off side brake pipe corroded
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
nearside front/offside rear tyres in very poor condition
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PK51 WUM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 PK51 WUM, 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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PK51 WUM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 October 2001.
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