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WJ51 KNG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,267 mi
Last recorded98,267 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 19 Oct 2020 98,267 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 96,097 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight corrosion to chassis and iron work

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Aug 2018 95,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Aug 2017 93,393 miles

advise rear pads getting low

advise under trays fitted time of test

Pass 31 Aug 2016 87,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 76,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 64,301 miles

advise rear tyres getting low

Pass 19 Aug 2013 52,348 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 51,266 miles

ADV nearside front inner face on brake disc getting corroded.........

Pass 3 Aug 2011 49,924 miles

adv both front flexi brake hoses getting perrished and poor condition.....

Pass 24 Aug 2010 48,397 miles

adv both front flexi hoses slightly perrished.......

Pass 20 Jul 2009 43,614 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 39,677 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 35,363 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 31,879 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 KNG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KNG, 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 KNG registered?

WJ51 KNG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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