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WJ51 KNP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,007 mi
Last recorded106,007 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 KNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 106,007 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 100,302 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 95,056 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 95,056 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 91,532 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 84,291 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 84,291 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 77,450 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 77,449 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 70,014 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 70,013 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 63,128 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 56,993 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 46,134 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2006 35,697 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 35,697 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 KNP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WJ51 KNP, 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 KNP registered?

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

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