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KG51 KKY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,942 mi
Last recorded137,942 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 KKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 137,942 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 134,886 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 134,886 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 122,615 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 116,879 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 98,571 miles

both front flexi brake hoses perishing (recommend replacement)

damage to n/s/f roadwheel on inner edge

engine light on

o/s/r shockabsorber damp

rear brake pads starting to wear low

rear exhaust box corroding

screw in o/s/r tyre tread and o/s/f tyre under inflated

Fail 2 Jun 2011 98,571 miles

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

both front flexi brake hoses perishing (recommend replacement)

both front tyres on min limit recommend replacement

damage to n/s/f roadwheel on inner edge

engine light on

o/s/r shockabsorber damp

rear brake pads starting to wear low

rear exhaust box corroding

screw in o/s/r tyre tread and o/s/f tyre under inflated

Pass 17 May 2010 87,663 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 87,663 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 77,495 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 77,495 miles
Pass 11 May 2008 65,025 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2006 42,568 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 KKY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 KKY, 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 KKY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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