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KG51 BTU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,765 mi
Last recorded72,765 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 BTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 72,765 miles

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

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 - 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle undershields fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Jul 2017 72,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipes corroded

General corrosion

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 67,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 66,634 miles

slight cracking/ageing rear tyres

Pass 24 Sep 2014 65,174 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre underinflated also signs of cracking/ageing please check regually

Pass 3 Sep 2013 63,809 miles

center front jacking block missing

n/s/f outer tyre wall poor

Pass 4 Sep 2012 62,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2011 60,947 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 59,410 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 58,001 miles

light corrosion n/s/r brake disc o/s/r disc in poor condition.

Pass 15 Sep 2008 56,469 miles

signs of cracking both rear tyres need replacing soon

Fail 15 Sep 2008 56,469 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

signs of cracking both rear tyres need replacing soon

Pass 2 Oct 2007 54,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 50,660 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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KG51 BTU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KG51 BTU, 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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KG51 BTU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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