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WF51 KKN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,582 mi
Last recorded129,582 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 KKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 129,582 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2017 129,580 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 115,871 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW [ON LIMIT]

engine management light on

pad wear light on

play in n/s/r wheel bearing

wear n/s/r radius bearings

Pass 6 Jun 2015 101,995 miles

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

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

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

slight wear in nearside steering rack joint

Pass 21 Jun 2014 88,602 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside registration lamp poor output

Pass 21 Jun 2013 76,056 miles

SRS light may indicate a fault recommend further investigation

Pass 22 Jun 2012 64,148 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 63,743 miles

SRS lamp on

Fail 20 Apr 2012 63,743 miles

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

SRS lamp on

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2011 59,212 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 59,134 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 50,116 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

SRS light on

n/s/f brake noisy

underbody covers fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2010 50,116 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

SRS light on

n/s/f brake noisy

underbody covers fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2009 46,759 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 46,769 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 41,760 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2007 33,255 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 33,255 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 25,310 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 KKN 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 68.4%.

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 WF51 KKN, 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 KKN registered?

WF51 KKN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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