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KM51 TGO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,090 mi
Last recorded128,090 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 TGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 128,090 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 118,247 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroding

Pass 15 Jun 2017 115,225 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 113,244 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 111,431 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 108,601 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 106,062 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 106,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 103,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 97,012 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 97,012 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 85,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front tyre close to legal limit

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

Offside front tyre close to legal limit

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 10 Feb 2010 78,780 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 71,371 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

off side front and near side front top strut mountings noisey

scratches to front windscreen

Fail 22 Jan 2009 71,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

off side front and near side front top strut mountings noisey

scratches to front windscreen

Pass 11 Feb 2008 63,222 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 63,222 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 54,371 miles

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

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

Slight cracking in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2006 44,596 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 TGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 TGO, 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 TGO registered?

KM51 TGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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