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FY51 KDO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

113,803 mi
Last recorded113,803 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 KDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 113,803 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front & offside rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 113,721 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front & offside rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 111,006 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 106,812 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 106,797 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 102,274 miles

main beam switch faulty but works as intended

Pass 14 Nov 2016 97,968 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 97,930 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 94,961 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 26 Apr 2014 86,912 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre silencer and exhaust corroded

front fuel pipe rear of engine corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2014 86,908 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre silencer and exhaust corroded

front fuel pipe rear of engine bay corroded

offside rear spring locator corroded and part missing

plastic under trays broken and cracked in several places

Fail 27 Jan 2014 86,900 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2013 76,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover sills fitted unable to fully inspect sills

offside rear tyre perished on tred pattern

Pass 28 Jan 2013 76,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover sills fitted unable to fully inspect sills

offside rear tyre perished on tred pattern

Pass 6 Feb 2012 69,132 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 65,740 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 62,809 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 62,808 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 59,363 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 59,203 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 56,683 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 53,021 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 44,745 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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FY51 KDO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 FY51 KDO, 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 FY51 KDO registered?

FY51 KDO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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