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WN51 AAJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,477 mi
Last recorded105,477 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN51 AAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 105,477 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 100,836 miles

slight oil weep

Pass 18 Aug 2014 96,574 miles

exhaust rusty and weak

freeplay in nearside front lower ball joint

nearside rear tyre very low on tread

offside rear tyre getting low on tread

oil leaks

schockers weak

Fail 18 Aug 2014 96,574 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust rusty and weak

freeplay in nearside front lower ball joint

nearside rear tyre very low on tread

offside rear tyre getting low on tread

oil leaks

schockers weak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 89,976 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 89,856 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 83,881 miles

child seats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r therefore unable to carry out full check on belts

n/s/f brake hose slightly deteriorated

o/s/f brake hose slightly deteriorated

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2012 83,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

child seats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r therefore unable to carry out full check on belts

n/s/f brake hose slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f brake hose slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 4 Aug 2011 78,120 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 78,120 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 72,444 miles

both front flexy brake hoses starting to perish

both rear tyres starting to mishape in the tread

Pass 27 Jul 2009 65,220 miles

front flexi's have slight chaffing

front tyres approaching legal limit

Fail 27 Jul 2009 65,218 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

front flexi's have slight chaffing

front tyres approaching legal limit

Pass 23 Jul 2008 56,770 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 52,281 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 45,963 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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WN51 AAJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WN51 AAJ, 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 WN51 AAJ registered?

WN51 AAJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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