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WJ51 EJN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,974 mi
Last recorded95,974 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 EJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 95,974 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 90,259 miles

noise in steering no play found

small cuts o/s/r outer tyre wall

Pass 2 Jul 2013 85,919 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 85,918 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 79,904 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 69,826 miles

freeplay at steering wheel

Pass 9 Jun 2010 61,089 miles

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

exhaust rusty

front wishbone bushes perishing

Pass 4 Jun 2009 53,826 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 53,826 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 45,549 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 38,003 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 29,391 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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WJ51 EJN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WJ51 EJN, 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 WJ51 EJN registered?

WJ51 EJN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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