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KG51 UST

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

76,833 mi
Last recorded76,833 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 UST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 76,833 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 76,462 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 75,892 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 75,880 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 75,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 74,389 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 74,380 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

rear seatbelts not checked due to seats being folded away

Pass 14 Oct 2020 72,706 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 71,237 miles

front tyres wearing close to wear indicators

Pass 1 Oct 2018 69,148 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 69,148 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 66,507 miles

front brake pads around 75% worn

no rear seats fitted to vehicle

noise from alternator area

rear steel brake pipes slightly corroded

various engine oil leaks

Pass 4 Oct 2016 64,807 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 62,822 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 61,554 miles

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

ecu fault light stays on

Pass 26 Sep 2014 61,554 miles

ecu fault light stays on

Pass 24 Sep 2013 59,245 miles

alternator noisy

both front brake flexible hoses perished

ecu warning light stays on

Pass 1 Oct 2012 57,199 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 57,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 55,696 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 53,853 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 51,324 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 51,318 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2008 48,991 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 48,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 43,995 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 37,703 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 31,267 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 31,265 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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 UST is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 UST, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KG51 UST registered?

KG51 UST is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is KG51 UST safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG51 UST shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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