MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,444 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
srs lamp on
n/s/r seat belt cover missing
rear exhaust box corrodid
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
n/s/f and n/s/r doors damaged
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
n/s/f and n/s/r doors damaged
n/s/r seat belt cover missing
rear exhaust box corrodid
srs lamp on
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
srs light and esp warning lights on
unable to open tialgate
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R17 VKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 R17 VKJ, 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 R17 VKJ registered?
R17 VKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 January 2001.
Is R17 VKJ safe to buy?
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