MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,525 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
exhaust outer casing corroded
undertrays and covers fitted
exhaust box corroded
underbody rust present
Exhaust system corroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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))
Exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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) ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
eml lamp illuminated
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
eml light illuminated.
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.
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
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)
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
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
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
Nearside front brake has slight bind at time of test.
Steering colume universal joint has slight movement at time of test.
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.
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
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s/r tyre wearing on edge
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear seats removed cannot fully test rear belts
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
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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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