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WJ51 KMX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,898 mi
Last recorded72,898 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 KMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 72,898 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 71,843 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 71,843 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2009 68,202 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 68,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 62,994 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 52,183 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 KMX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 KMX, 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 KMX registered?

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

Is WJ51 KMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ51 KMX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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