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WK51 EZJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,003 mi
Last recorded123,003 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 EZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 123,003 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light illuminated

headlight flasher not working

Fail 5 Mar 2018 123,003 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light illuminated

headlight flasher not working

Pass 3 Mar 2017 113,958 miles

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

centre/ rear exhaust in poor condition

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2017 113,954 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

centre/ rear exhaust in poor condition

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2016 99,806 miles

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

Play in inner track rod arm ball joints

Rear exhaust mount bracket broken

Ribbed belt noise

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

windscreen washer fluid bottle insecure

Fail 2 Mar 2016 99,806 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in inner track rod arm ball joints

Rear exhaust mount bracket broken

Ribbed belt noise

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

windscreen washer fluid bottle insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2015 88,217 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 81,898 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 81,898 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 69,962 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 66,871 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 66,865 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 60,437 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 48,036 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 43,800 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 38,978 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 33,248 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 32,878 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 28,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 25,699 miles

Offside 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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WK51 EZJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WK51 EZJ, 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 WK51 EZJ registered?

WK51 EZJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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