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KM51 TFF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,103 mi
Last recorded118,103 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 TFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2015 118,103 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre getting low

Pass 27 Jan 2015 118,103 miles

nearside front tyre getting low

Pass 12 Feb 2014 113,092 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside registration plate slightly dim

slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 7 Feb 2013 106,391 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 30 Jan 2013 106,226 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside wiper blade becoming poor

Pass 16 Feb 2012 100,540 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 100,540 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 97,774 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 97,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 89,284 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 78,003 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 57,713 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 44,165 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 42,688 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 34,987 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 TFF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TFF, 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 TFF registered?

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

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