MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,138 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
slight play in the rack
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside And Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Under Trays Fitted To Vehicle At Time Of Test
Vehicle Has Slight Rusting To Suspension And Steering Components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
undertrays fitted to vehicle at time of test
vehicle has slight rusting to suspension and steering components
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
o/s/f indicator slightly discoloured, o/s/f steering has slight play, both sides front brake hose slightly deteriorated, o/s/r top suspension mount corroded but not weakened
rear brake covered with sealant unable to assess, rear exhaust box corroded, exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
o/s/f indicator slightly discoloured, o/s/f steering has slight play, both sides front brake hose slightly deteriorated, o/s/r top suspension mount corroded but not weakened
rear brake covered with sealant unable to assess, rear exhaust box corroded, exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear brake pipes corroded
Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear section of exhaust corroded.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear section of exhaust corroded.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake discs slightly worn
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust back box rusty.
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
NSF jack point missing.
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
OSF steering rack has slight play.
Oil leak
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Exhaust back box rusty.
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
NSF jack point missing.
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
OSF steering rack has slight play.
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
light misting of oil around gearbox
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
light misting of oil around gearbox
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
chip in windscreen
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KG51 KLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 KLA, 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 KLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 October 2001.
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