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SJ51 KKX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

81,654 mi
Last recorded81,654 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 KKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 81,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n s h/lamp slightly loose

Fail 26 Oct 2015 81,654 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking front badly corroded (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n s h/lamp slightly loose

Pass 16 Oct 2014 66,179 miles

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

brake pipe coated

front disc condition

general corrosion

n/s/f tyre perishing

Fail 16 Oct 2014 66,179 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake pipe coated

front disc condition

general corrosion

n/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/f wheel tight to turn

Pass 17 Nov 2012 63,942 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 63,942 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 55,947 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 55,947 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 48,294 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 48,294 miles

Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 44,786 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 44,786 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 37,654 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 37,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 30,826 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2007 30,805 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 27,941 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 27,941 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2005 21,032 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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SJ51 KKX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 SJ51 KKX, 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 SJ51 KKX registered?

SJ51 KKX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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