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WR51 KHK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Orange Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

53,517 mi
Last recorded53,517 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 KHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 53,517 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 49,868 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 46,407 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 45,873 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 45,577 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 44,689 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 44,682 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 44,182 miles

battery voltage low

both rear tyres cracking/perishing advise wheel alignment check

Pass 2 Jul 2016 43,418 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 72,859 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Jul 2015 42,859 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2014 41,204 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 39,838 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 38,287 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 36,882 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 35,250 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 32,410 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 30,968 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 28,892 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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WR51 KHK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Orange with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WR51 KHK, 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 WR51 KHK registered?

WR51 KHK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is WR51 KHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR51 KHK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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