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KG51 BSU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,482 mi
Last recorded99,482 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 BSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 May 2018 99,482 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2017 94,828 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 94,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 89,783 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 85,751 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 85,751 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 83,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2013 80,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 80,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 75,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Oct 2011 70,147 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 63,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2010 63,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 58,224 miles

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

service overdue

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 Oct 2009 58,224 miles

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

service overdue

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Oct 2008 53,733 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2007 46,712 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls.

suspect alternator / auxillary belt area noise??

Pass 10 Oct 2006 40,387 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 40,387 miles

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

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

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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KG51 BSU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 KG51 BSU, 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 KG51 BSU registered?

KG51 BSU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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