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WR51 KHV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,529 mi
Last recorded130,529 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 KHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 130,529 miles

EXHAUST CENTER SECTION CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT WEAR

FRONT ROLL BAR TO SUBFRAME BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY

FRONT SUBFRAME SIGNS OF SLIGHT CORROSION

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED

PLASTIC UNDERBODY COVERS FITTED

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT WEAR

REAR CHASSIS SIGNS OF CORROSION AT N/S REAR AXLE FRONT MOUNTING

REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTING BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY

SIGNS OF SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 130,526 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

EXHAUST CENTER SECTION CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT WEAR

FRONT ROLL BAR TO SUBFRAME BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY

FRONT SUBFRAME SIGNS OF SLIGHT CORROSION

O/S REAR COIL SPRING CORRODED

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED

PLASTIC UNDERBODY COVERS FITTED

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT WEAR

REAR CHASSIS SIGNS OF CORROSION AT N/S REAR AXLE FRONT MOUNTING

REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTING BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY

SIGNS OF SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

SMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 23 Jan 2012 125,043 miles

Exhaust centre silencer degraded

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 125,043 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust centre silencer degraded

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 120,259 miles

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)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 120,259 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 109,143 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 101,155 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 95,106 miles

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2007 89,062 miles

Nearside rear tyre low.

Pass 5 Sep 2006 81,691 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 63,583 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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WR51 KHV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WR51 KHV, 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 KHV registered?

WR51 KHV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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