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K7 RMK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

140,172 mi
Last recorded140,172 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 RMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 140,172 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 137,957 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 139,449 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 135,500 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2021 131,187 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 129,762 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Oct 2020 129,762 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 May 2019 122,094 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 122,092 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 116,597 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 116,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 114,039 miles

knocking on steering

Pass 28 Jun 2016 110,140 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 107,328 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 107,328 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 104,095 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 104,095 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 100,470 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 100,460 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 96,287 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 91,296 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 85,142 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 79,053 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 71,452 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 60,114 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 60,112 miles

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

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 49,100 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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K7 RMK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 K7 RMK, 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 K7 RMK registered?

K7 RMK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2001.

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