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KCZ 4239

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCZ 4239
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019

Nearside Front spare wheel fitted

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides lower (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2019

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front spare wheel fitted

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides lower (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2018

Exhaust centre box peeling

Front Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Front Subframe heavily corroded but not excessive

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front strut top mount slightly worn

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn heavily but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Both rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All four corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Underfloor covers fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2018

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust centre box peeling

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Front Subframe heavily corroded but not excessive

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front strut top mount slightly worn

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn heavily but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Both rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All four corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Underfloor covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2017

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2016

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened top bearing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear spare fitted

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush on wish bone (2.5.A.1c)

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

centre section second skin pealing

Pass 20 Jun 2015

centre section exhaust silencer outer skin pealing

Pass 3 Jul 2014
Pass 8 Jul 2013

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 12,070 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2011 69,932 miles

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

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

offside front inner brake disc badly corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2011 69,932 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

offside front inner brake disc badly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2010 66,179 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 66,177 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 59,565 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 59,565 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 53,982 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 49,663 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 40,866 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 33,166 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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KCZ 4239 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KCZ 4239, 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 KCZ 4239 registered?

KCZ 4239 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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