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KM51 SBY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,073 mi
Last recorded81,073 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 SBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2011 81,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

brake wear indicator illuminated on dashboard

Pass 3 Mar 2010 79,088 miles

hand brake travel slightly high

Fail 3 Mar 2010 79,088 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pads low

Pass 7 Feb 2009 68,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear n/s and o/s tyres showing cracks to outer sidewalls.

Fail 26 Jan 2008 60,065 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 60,065 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2007 53,307 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 46,932 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 46,932 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)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 SBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 KM51 SBY, 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 SBY registered?

KM51 SBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 November 2001.

Is KM51 SBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM51 SBY shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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