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KE51 OXJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,028 mi
Last recorded63,028 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 OXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 63,028 miles

child seat fitted rear

eml light on

Pass 28 Feb 2015 61,276 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 58,841 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 57,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres outer edge cracking

engine light on

off side front tyre inner edge worn

near side front tyre outer wall cut

Pass 25 Feb 2013 57,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres outer edge cracking

engine light on

off side front tyre inner edge worn

near side front tyre outer wall cut

Pass 5 Mar 2012 56,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine noisey

n/s/f headlamp joint deteriorated

n/s/f tyre sidewalls perised

rear both side tyres sidewalls perised

Pass 30 Apr 2011 52,701 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 52,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 47,077 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 43,838 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 39,687 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 39,687 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

slight damage on inner wall of osf tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2006 35,523 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 30,669 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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KE51 OXJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OXJ, 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 KE51 OXJ registered?

KE51 OXJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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