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PK51 WUM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

66,349 mi
Last recorded66,349 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 WUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2021 66,349 miles

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))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 59,184 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 50,263 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 50,256 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 45,690 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 42,501 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 42,501 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 42,479 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 40,257 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 37,199 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 33,624 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 31,779 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 31,779 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 28,365 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 26,096 miles

front off side brake pipe corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2011 26,096 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front off side brake pipe corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2007 23,059 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007

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

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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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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What year was PK51 WUM registered?

PK51 WUM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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