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GU51 KTO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,787 mi
Last recorded114,787 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 KTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 114,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2021 114,787 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2020 111,464 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 106,239 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack in tread

Pass 25 Apr 2018 105,031 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack in tread

Pass 27 Apr 2017 100,833 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres staring to perish around edge of tread

Pass 28 Apr 2016 94,566 miles

Centre Rear Main exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel arch slightly corroded but not resulting in sharp edges

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Wheel arch slightly corroded but not resulting in sharp edges

Pass 14 Apr 2015 88,473 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2013 79,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 69,132 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 65,199 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 65,198 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 60,718 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 60,717 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front shock mount

nearside rear tyre cut

Pass 17 Aug 2009 56,221 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 56,221 miles

Inner Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 49,127 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 49,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 42,659 miles

o/s/r spring lower mounting rubber spliting

Fail 27 Jul 2006 34,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 34,280 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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GU51 KTO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GU51 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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GU51 KTO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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