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WJ51 RXM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

118,413 mi
Last recorded118,413 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 RXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 118,413 miles

Central Exhaust box deteriorating.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake slight binding.

side sill covers fitted.

Fail 15 Nov 2018 118,413 miles

Central Exhaust box deteriorating.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake slight binding.

side sill covers fitted.

Pass 14 Nov 2017 113,781 miles

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

covers on outer sill/s

Fail 13 Nov 2017 113,774 miles

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

covers on outer sill/s

Pass 29 Nov 2016 107,511 miles

exhaust poor

slight play in front antiroll bar drop links

slight play in steering

Fail 29 Nov 2016 107,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust poor

slight play in front antiroll bar drop links

slight play in steering

Pass 13 Nov 2015 97,050 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2015 97,050 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2014 89,612 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 83,093 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 76,477 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 76,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine light on

Pass 11 Nov 2011 71,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 71,658 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 66,837 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 66,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 55,989 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 48,998 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 48,998 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 40,500 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 40,500 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 30,102 miles

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

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 RXM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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