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KM51 UDH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,175 mi
Last recorded95,175 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 95,175 miles

Engine mount - slight play.

Front Brake hose slightly damaged N/s & O/s. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s & O/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel - slight resistance to rotation.

Steering column - slight play in joint.

Fail 29 Jun 2018 95,175 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Engine mount - slight play.

Front Brake hose slightly damaged N/s & O/s. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s & O/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel - slight resistance to rotation.

Steering column - slight play in joint.

Pass 12 Jun 2017 90,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre - outer edge wear.

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 90,733 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre - outer edge wear.

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 86,921 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 84,255 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake starting to bind

rear exhaust corroded/worn

Fail 3 Sep 2015 84,255 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake starting to bind

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

rear exhaust corroded/worn

Pass 1 Oct 2014 77,291 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 70,149 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 70,149 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 53,194 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 49,091 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 49,054 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 44,959 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 41,216 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 37,704 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 33,831 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 30,215 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 25,524 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 UDH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UDH, 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 UDH registered?

KM51 UDH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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