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KM51 TJO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,185 mi
Last recorded89,185 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 TJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 89,185 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges/cracks/deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges/cracks/deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 89,183 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible front deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges/cracks/deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges/cracks/deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 86,629 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated/cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear spring mount deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread very poor (0.1 (b))

exhaust deteriorated

mil light not illuminating

Fail 26 Nov 2018 86,629 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated/cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear spring mount deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread very poor (0.1 (b))

exhaust deteriorated

mil light not illuminating

Pass 23 Nov 2017 84,294 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70%worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit deteriorated/nail in edge/poor (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 23 Nov 2017 84,294 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70%worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit deteriorated/nail in edge/poor (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2016 81,657 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit near side rear tyre has cut in sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 78,636 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 74,449 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 65,395 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 59,153 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 51,600 miles

o/s/f wheel curb dammagad

Pass 10 Nov 2010 43,734 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 39,221 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 34,681 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 27,845 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 22,725 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 TJO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 TJO, 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 TJO registered?

KM51 TJO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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