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WR51 KKG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,019 mi
Last recorded119,019 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 KKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 119,019 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

parking brake lever little reserve travel

Fail 30 Mar 2020 119,015 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

parking brake lever little reserve travel

Pass 4 Dec 2018 108,629 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 108,629 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing nearside rear wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 97,432 miles

various vehicle under body protection panels fitted the view to certain items restricted

Fail 13 Dec 2017 97,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint ball joint retaining bolt insecure (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement securing bolt insecure (2.4.G.2)

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

various vehicle under body protection panels fitted the view to certain items restricted

Pass 18 Feb 2016 90,507 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

play in both steering inner joints

Fail 18 Feb 2016 90,507 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in both steering inner joints

Pass 3 Sep 2014 77,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres perished

centre exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Dec 2013 71,563 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 71,459 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2012 66,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear disc's slight scoring offside

Pass 9 Dec 2011 62,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight pitting to rear brake disc's

Pass 8 Dec 2010 58,127 miles

rear exhaust box casing rusty

slight tyre wear nearside rear inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2009 52,257 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 47,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear brake binding slightly

parking sticker in zone 'b'

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 27 Nov 2008 47,231 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear brake binding slightly

parking sticker in zone 'b'

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 30 Nov 2007 40,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Management light on

Fail 30 Nov 2007 40,334 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Management light on

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Dec 2006 36,105 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 33,092 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 KKG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WR51 KKG, 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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WR51 KKG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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