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KG51 UTH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 UTH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2024
Fail 13 Feb 2024

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023

eml illuminated

Fail 14 Feb 2023

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

eml illuminated

Pass 16 Feb 2022
Pass 16 Feb 2021 88,781 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 87,400 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 87,392 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 83,836 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 78,710 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 66,977 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 66,970 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 55,201 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 43,374 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 33,553 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

off side front tyre wall splitting borderline

off side rear tyre wall splitting borderline

Pass 26 Oct 2012 32,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side rear and off side front tyres starting to perish

Pass 10 Oct 2011 29,881 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 29,360 miles

slight knock from steering column when turning steering wheel

some testable items not checked due to under vehcle covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2009 28,829 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 28,829 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 28,235 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 27,373 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 27,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2006 26,575 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 UTH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 UTH, 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 UTH registered?

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

Is KG51 UTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG51 UTH shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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