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KM51 SDO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,786 mi
Last recorded101,786 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 SDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 May 2012 101,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 May 2012 101,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2011 99,357 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 99,357 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 96,432 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake flexi hoses heavily perished

front brake discs ridged + pads very thin

Pass 16 Nov 2009 83,388 miles

both front brake flexi hoses heavily perished

both rear coil springs corroding

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges + close to limit

front brake discs ridged + pads thin

Pass 17 Nov 2008 71,447 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 60,511 miles

front brake flexi hoses heavily perished

lambda on limit

outer sills + floors covered

slight ridge front brake discs + pads very thin

Fail 12 Nov 2007 60,511 miles

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

front brake flexi hoses heavily perished

lambda on limit

outer sills + floors covered

slight ridge front brake discs + pads very thin

Pass 8 Nov 2006 49,779 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 37,914 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 SDO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SDO, 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 SDO registered?

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

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