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KG51 KLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

158,138 mi
Last recorded158,138 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 KLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 158,138 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 158,043 miles

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))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 152,150 miles

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))

Fail 14 Aug 2021 152,149 miles

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))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 146,847 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 143,030 miles

slight play in the rack

Pass 30 Jun 2018 137,451 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 132,957 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 129,368 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jul 2015 126,501 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 126,501 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 122,829 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 119,827 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 119,827 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 115,894 miles

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.

Fail 23 Jul 2012 115,882 miles

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.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 113,419 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 109,373 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 109,373 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 98,024 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 98,024 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 90,055 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 74,555 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 74,555 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Jun 2006 56,634 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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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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