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WJ51 KNU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,483 mi
Last recorded126,483 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 KNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 126,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

universal joint from steering shaft has play

Fail 10 Apr 2019 126,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

universal joint from steering shaft has play

Pass 16 Apr 2018 115,390 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade showing signs of deterioration

Fail 10 Apr 2018 115,389 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wiper blade showing signs of deterioration

Pass 28 Mar 2017 109,947 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 109,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 107,705 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 107,700 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 99,486 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers

Pass 24 Feb 2014 97,563 miles

light movement in down thrpugh steeriong columm

Pass 20 Feb 2013 94,517 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 89,200 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 89,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 84,082 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 72,868 miles

Slight noise from steering column.

Pass 10 Feb 2009 54,907 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

n/s/r brake pads worn very low!

Pass 19 Feb 2008 38,865 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 21,994 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 16,546 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 KNU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KNU, 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 KNU registered?

WJ51 KNU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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