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KM51 UDT

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

141,903 mi
Last recorded141,903 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 UDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2016 141,903 miles

Emissions not tested emissions not tested due to water leak/overheating (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front o/s and n/s wipers starting to split

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm wear limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside headlamp slightly loose

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

engine management light on

fan belt missing

Pass 13 May 2015 129,678 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 129,677 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake discs are corroded

front brake hoses and brake pipes are worn

Pass 28 Apr 2014 124,693 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 124,690 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 115,129 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 107,993 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 92,060 miles

both rear trailing arm metal brake pipes corroded

front pads low

rear poads low

Fail 14 Apr 2011 92,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both rear trailing arm metal brake pipes corroded

front pads low

rear poads low

Fail 27 Apr 2010 85,030 miles

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

both rear trailing arm metal brake pipes corroded

front pads low

Pass 27 Apr 2010 85,030 miles

both rear trailing arm metal brake pipes corroded

front pads low

Pass 29 Apr 2009 74,292 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 74,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 61,145 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 61,145 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 53,413 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 46,760 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 42,104 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 UDT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UDT, 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 UDT registered?

KM51 UDT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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