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KG51 UTF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,591 mi
Last recorded102,591 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 UTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 102,591 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 102,505 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 95,247 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 95,247 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 90,860 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2013 90,860 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2012 83,694 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 83,694 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 77,277 miles

Nearside front tyre outer edge wearing

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 77,277 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre outer edge wearing

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 70,355 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 63,200 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 63,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 55,160 miles

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

reg.plates slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Oct 2008 55,160 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

reg.plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2007 46,226 miles

number plates front and rear in poor condition

rear tyres offside and nearside uneven wear on inside edges

Pass 1 Nov 2006 38,586 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 38,528 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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 UTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 UTF, 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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What year was KG51 UTF registered?

KG51 UTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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