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KM51 RZS

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,615 mi
Last recorded126,615 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 RZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 126,615 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 122,207 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 117,026 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 110,224 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 102,355 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 20,960 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 71,564 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 71,564 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 55,732 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2005 55,715 miles

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

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

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 RZS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RZS, 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 KM51 RZS registered?

KM51 RZS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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