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WR51 KJK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,811 mi
Last recorded87,811 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 KJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 87,811 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 87,811 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 86,483 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 84,489 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 84,489 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 82,605 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 52,844 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 80,206 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 75,670 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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Pass 30 Jul 2012 75,670 miles

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Pass 27 Jul 2011 70,048 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 65,381 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 60,959 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 55,491 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 54,948 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 54,948 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 43,317 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 32,702 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 KJK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KJK, 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 KJK registered?

WR51 KJK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is WR51 KJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR51 KJK shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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