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KM51 SBZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

155,091 mi
Last recorded155,091 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 SBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 155,091 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 155,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 143,291 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 143,291 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Sep 2013

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Aug 2013

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 126,381 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust has part of the syetem deteriorated

offside front tyre has split inner sidewall

oil warning light on

Fail 23 Aug 2012 126,379 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust has part of the system deteriorated

oil warning light on

osf tyre split on inner sidewall

Fail 22 Aug 2012 126,359 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust has part of the system deteriorated

oil warning light on

osf tyre split on inner sidewall

Pass 22 Aug 2011

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 107,980 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 107,980 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 98,058 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 98,058 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 90,978 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 90,978 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 82,747 miles

front/rear pads worn low...

n/r inner rim distorted..

Pass 4 Nov 2006 74,800 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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KM51 SBZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel 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 KM51 SBZ, 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 SBZ registered?

KM51 SBZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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