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PK51 WVT

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,129 mi
Last recorded92,129 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 WVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2013 92,129 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 92,129 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 85,325 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 85,323 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

SRS & engine management lights on.

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 77,420 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

offside front tyre outer side wall cut

offside rear inner side wall cut

slight free play at steering wheel rim

Fail 19 Mar 2010 71,353 miles

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

both front brake hoses perishing

offside front tyre outer side wall cut

Pass 19 Mar 2010 71,353 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

offside front tyre outer side wall cut

Pass 27 Feb 2009 64,462 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

front screen chipped

Pass 29 Feb 2008 56,943 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 50,072 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 42,298 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 WVT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PK51 WVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK51 WVT registered?

PK51 WVT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is PK51 WVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK51 WVT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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