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KM51 UDG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,231 mi
Last recorded97,231 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 97,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 93,184 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 91,131 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 87,636 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 84,846 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 83,033 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 81,786 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 80,692 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 79,717 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 78,586 miles

Offside Rear tyre is perished

Fail 17 Nov 2016 78,586 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre is perished

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 76,997 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 75,349 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 73,493 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 71,661 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 69,734 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 67,957 miles

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

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

offside front brake disc is pitted

rear brake discs are pitted

Fail 6 Oct 2010 67,954 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

offside front brake disc is pitted

rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 18 Sep 2009 66,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

wear pattern on nearside rear tyre would suggest vehicle needs a steering geometry check

Fail 17 Sep 2009 66,468 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

wear pattern on nearside rear tyre would suggest vehicle needs a steering geometry check

Pass 9 Sep 2008 64,390 miles

rear number plate has water ingress

Fail 8 Sep 2008 64,388 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

rear number plate has water ingress

Pass 14 Sep 2007 58,373 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 58,371 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 47,086 miles

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

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 UDG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UDG, 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 UDG registered?

KM51 UDG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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