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KE51 OUN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

70,291 mi
Last recorded70,291 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 OUN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 70,291 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 61,793 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 52,068 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 52,068 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges abs wire (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 May 2018 51,415 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 50,053 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 49,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage - not to cords

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts on inner sidewall - not to cords

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 47,841 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 26 Aug 2015 47,839 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Sep 2014 45,903 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Sep 2013 44,049 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 44,046 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 42,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 41,139 miles

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

Offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Aug 2011 41,134 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2010 39,452 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 22 Aug 2009 32,106 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 22,013 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 18,605 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 16,706 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 1,453 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2005 14,247 miles

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

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

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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KE51 OUN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KE51 OUN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KE51 OUN registered?

KE51 OUN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is KE51 OUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE51 OUN shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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