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KC51 OMM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,052 mi
Last recorded144,052 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 OMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 144,052 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 144,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 102,405 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 93,017 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Sep 2017 93,017 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 80,829 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 80,829 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 78,831 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 152,944 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2014 71,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 14 May 2013 68,741 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r coil spring locators corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2011 65,053 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 62,177 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 57,010 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

UNABLE TO INSPECT FRONT BRAKE PADS.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 51,816 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 51,811 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 45,165 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 35,307 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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KC51 OMM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 KC51 OMM, 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 KC51 OMM registered?

KC51 OMM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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