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KCZ 7571

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,670 mi
Last recorded147,670 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCZ 7571
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 147,670 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

bottopm covers fitted every where, outer sills have covers on them

front subframe/suspension mounting areas getting very corroded.

tail gate opened from inside car

Fail 13 Nov 2017 147,651 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

bottopm covers fitted every where, outer sills have covers on them

front subframe/suspension mounting areas getting very corroded.

tail gate opened from inside car

Pass 18 Nov 2016 143,308 miles

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

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

bottom covers fitted, front chassis beams have light corrosion on them.

Fail 14 Nov 2016 143,248 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour gone white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour gone white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour gone white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour gone white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour gone white. (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

bottom covers fitted, front chassis beams have light corrosion on them.

Pass 11 Nov 2015 136,572 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member in poor state but not holed plus covered in plastic front to rear (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2014 131,768 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 131,641 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 126,737 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2012 122,876 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs poor condition

Fail 11 Aug 2012 122,876 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs poor condition

n/s front tyre pressers looking low

Pass 22 Jul 2011 112,555 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2011 112,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2010 99,909 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 99,908 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 91,392 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 80,981 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 68,989 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 54,788 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 7571 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KCZ 7571, 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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KCZ 7571 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 June 2001.

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