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KM51 ULZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,495 mi
Last recorded72,495 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 ULZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 72,495 miles

front brake discs hevily lipped

rear brake discs corroded

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

air pipe adrift

exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2013 72,486 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

air pipe adrift

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs hevily lipped

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2012 71,516 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 71,516 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2011 61,235 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 61,235 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 53,040 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 53,040 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 45,742 miles

Front Pads Low

Rear Wiper Blade Split

Pass 21 Apr 2008 38,265 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 32,473 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 26,031 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 ULZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ULZ, 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 ULZ registered?

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

Is KM51 ULZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM51 ULZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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