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WF51 KJZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 KJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2021

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 121,624 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rackends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 121,619 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose excessively damaged both rear buy mounting most forward (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rackends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 119,378 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both NS & OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both NS & OS ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both NS & OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both NS & OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 21 May 2018 115,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to exhaust

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 22 May 2017 111,684 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise front brake pads getting low

advise under trays fitted time of test

Fail 22 May 2017 111,683 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise front brake pads getting low

advise under trays fitted time of test

Pass 16 May 2016 108,011 miles

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

advise front steering rack inner joints slightly worn

Pass 18 May 2015 104,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 May 2014 100,968 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 97,298 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 97,298 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 88,859 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise rear exhaust slighty corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2011 82,393 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Oct 2011 82,393 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 75,047 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 75,047 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 68,599 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding

Fail 19 Oct 2009 68,599 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 14 Oct 2008 61,799 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 54,541 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 48,149 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 40,168 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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WF51 KJZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WF51 KJZ, 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 WF51 KJZ registered?

WF51 KJZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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