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WJ51 TXP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,525 mi
Last recorded134,525 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 134,525 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust outer casing corroded

undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2023 133,629 miles

exhaust box corroded

underbody rust present

Pass 17 Nov 2022 131,018 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 131,018 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 130,717 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 May 2021 130,717 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jun 2020 129,368 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 May 2019 127,654 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

eml lamp illuminated

Pass 14 May 2018 125,178 miles

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

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

eml light illuminated.

Pass 1 Jun 2017 124,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

eml light on

underbody covers fitted obscuring components.

Fail 1 Nov 2016 124,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front subframe corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

eml light on

under body cover all over floor and suspension areas

Pass 24 Oct 2015 110,137 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 109,923 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front wipers splitting x2

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly creaking (2.5.B.1b)

Plastic sills broken

Side repeater slightly discoloured All (1.4.A.2f)

Under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 16 Oct 2014 97,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust corroded

engine lamp on at time of test

Fail 11 Oct 2014 97,451 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust corroded

engine lamp on at time of test

Pass 4 Oct 2013 85,424 miles

Nearside front brake has slight bind at time of test.

Steering colume universal joint has slight movement at time of test.

Fail 3 Oct 2013 85,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine managment light displayed at time of test.

Nearside front brake has slight bind at time of test.

Steering colume universal joint has slight movement at time of test.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 75,706 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tested in wet conditions

Pass 28 Sep 2011 65,834 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Fail 27 Sep 2011 65,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Pass 19 Aug 2010 52,648 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 36,114 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 19,213 miles

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

rear seats removed cannot fully test rear belts

Fail 29 Aug 2008 19,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

rear seats removed cannot fully test rear belts

Pass 25 Aug 2007 7,232 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 6,017 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 TXP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TXP, 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 TXP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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