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KM51 YAF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,758 mi
Last recorded80,758 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 80,758 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 80,731 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 78,403 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner rack joint slight wear

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

eml light on

underbody & components showing corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2016 75,970 miles

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

corrosion n/s/r brake pipe

Pass 23 Jul 2015 73,230 miles

corrosion on rear steel brake pipes

corrosion on steel brake pipe to o/s/f brake

uneven wear on rear tyre treads

Fail 16 Jul 2015 73,222 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion on rear steel brake pipes

corrosion on steel brake pipe to o/s/f brake

uneven wear on rear tyre treads

Pass 11 Aug 2014 65,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust outer cover corroded

rear exhaust bkt broken

under body & componants showing corrosion

Fail 31 Jul 2014 65,396 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust outer cover corroded

rear exhaust bkt broken

under body & componants showing corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2013 63,129 miles

Corrosion on metal brake pipes.

Corrosion on rear exhaust box.

Front flexi brake hoses perishing/cracking o/s & n/s.

Front tyre wearing on edges at o/s.

Fail 2 Jul 2013 63,112 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion on metal brake pipes.

Corrosion on rear exhaust box.

Front flexi brake hoses perishing/cracking o/s & n/s.

Front tyre wearing on edges at o/s.

Pass 4 Aug 2012 61,899 miles

exhaust corroded,front and rear brake pipes corroded,part worn tyres fitted,front tyres 2054516 rears 2154016,front flexy hoses starting to crack up.

Fail 26 Jul 2012 61,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

exhaust corroded,front and rear brake pipes corroded,part worn tyres fitted,front tyres 2054516 rears 2154016,front flexy hoses starting to crack up.

Pass 22 Jul 2011 54,648 miles

nearside rear seat belt not fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2011 54,648 miles

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

nearside rear seat belt not fitted

Pass 11 May 2010 49,618 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 38,067 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 31,110 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 22,893 miles

front and rear brake discs have surface rust on them

Pass 1 Jul 2006 19,452 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 130,435 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jun 2006 19,452 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005 19,267 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 YAF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YAF, 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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KM51 YAF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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