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KM51 JTX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,421 mi
Last recorded117,421 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 JTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2018 117,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2017 115,887 miles

engine management light on

Pass 18 Nov 2016 114,150 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 110,627 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 106,664 miles

Exhaust rear hanger broken

centre silencer deteriated

Fail 27 Oct 2014 106,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust rear hanger broken

centre silencer deteriated

Pass 5 Nov 2013 101,129 miles

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

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

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 27 Oct 2012 92,583 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 85,118 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 85,092 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 75,920 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 68,571 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 62,958 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 62,066 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 55,076 miles

front brake flexi-hoses perished

front discs ridged and worn

Pass 22 Sep 2006 46,780 miles

front tyres perished

front disc's low

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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KM51 JTX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KM51 JTX, 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 KM51 JTX registered?

KM51 JTX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is KM51 JTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM51 JTX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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