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WR51 KJA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

136,130 mi
Last recorded136,130 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 136,130 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 131,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2019

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 124,763 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All metal brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 119,209 miles

Both front brake hoses are cracking

Both front metal brake pipes are corroding

Nearside front tyre is low on tread and wearing outer edge

Offside rear metal brake pipe is corroding

Pass 11 Jan 2016 113,509 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes are corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2015 108,458 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

both front tyres deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2013 104,630 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 99,398 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 98,897 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 88,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Nov 2010 70,571 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 57,510 miles

Advise full plastic under covers & sill covers present.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Oct 2009 57,510 miles

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

Advise full plastic under covers & sill covers present.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Oct 2008 52,675 miles

Plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2007 45,659 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges, nearside more than offside.

plastic under tray and sills not allowing full inspection.

Pass 11 Oct 2006 39,945 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)

advise plastic sill covers and under trays

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 KJA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KJA, 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 KJA registered?

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

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