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PK51 WVO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

56,038 mi
Last recorded56,038 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 WVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 56,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 55,348 miles

covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2015 55,084 miles

covers fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2015 55,079 miles

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

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

covers fitted

o/s/r tyre deteriorating

Pass 30 Oct 2014 54,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 53,989 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 53,989 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 52,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2012 52,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 51,051 miles

Nearside front tyre inner sidewall cracked not deep enough to reach the ply cords

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 49,019 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 47,264 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 47,264 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 45,644 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 45,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2007 43,846 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 41,508 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 41,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Oct 2005 38,848 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 38,848 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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PK51 WVO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WVO, 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 WVO registered?

PK51 WVO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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