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AV51 KTO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,549 mi
Last recorded96,549 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 KTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2013 96,549 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 96,549 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 82,613 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 82,613 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 71,709 miles

Front tyres are worn on outer edges.

Noise when turning steering wheel.

Rear coil spring cups are corroded.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 71,709 miles

Front tyres are worn on outer edges.

Noise when turning steering wheel.

Rear coil spring cups are corroded.

Pass 3 Aug 2009 68,040 miles

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

steering column has slight clicking

Fail 2 Aug 2009 68,040 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

steering column has slight clicking

Pass 20 Feb 2008 63,881 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 63,881 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 60,607 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 57,081 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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AV51 KTO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AV51 KTO, 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 AV51 KTO registered?

AV51 KTO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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