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KM51 YCB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,686 mi
Last recorded137,686 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 YCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 137,686 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 122,397 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 118,408 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 118,408 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 111,370 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 97,310 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 97,310 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 87,383 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 87,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 75,621 miles

Advise front and rear number plates deteriated

Both rear tyres worn un-even and need replacing

Fail 17 Nov 2008 75,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise front and rear number plates deteriated

Both rear tyres worn un-even and need replacing

Pass 20 Nov 2007 65,580 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 53,583 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 43,759 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 YCB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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