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WJ51 TWK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,778 mi
Last recorded73,778 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 73,778 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 72,671 miles

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 19 Aug 2015 72,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 70,749 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 70,749 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 69,661 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 69,661 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 68,249 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 63,692 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010
Pass 3 Oct 2009 66,715 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 61,002 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 50,590 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 40,057 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 TWK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TWK, 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 TWK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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