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KM51 UEP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,008 mi
Last recorded88,008 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 UEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 88,008 miles

EML On

Fail 27 Jun 2015 88,008 miles

EML On

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

Fail 21 May 2014 81,905 miles

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

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

nearside rear exhaust mount corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded/worn

Pass 21 May 2014 81,905 miles

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

nearside rear exhaust mount corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded/worn

Pass 30 Apr 2013 75,349 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 75,346 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Both rear tyres are cracked on sidewall advice to be checked at a tyre shop ASAP

Pass 16 Feb 2012 64,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 59,716 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 51,942 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 51,942 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 51,933 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 47,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/f tyre has damage to outer wall.

Pass 25 Oct 2007 40,524 miles

clonk from steering when rocked

n/s handbrake lower effiency

very deep cut n/s/f outer sidewall of tyre

Fail 25 Oct 2007 40,524 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

clonk from steering when rocked

n/s handbrake lower effiency

very deep cut n/s/f outer sidewall of tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2006 36,691 miles

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

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 UEP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UEP, 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 UEP registered?

KM51 UEP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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