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KM51 YCD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

97,503 mi
Last recorded97,503 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 YCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 97,503 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 92,470 miles

Centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around Inner and Outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around Inner and Outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear mounting points (Upper) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 92,459 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Connection from brake pipe to flex pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around Inner and Outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around Inner and Outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear mounting points (Upper) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 88,445 miles

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both under sills ,closing panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2021 88,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both under sills ,closing panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2020 83,250 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 77,910 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 77,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 73,524 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2018 73,507 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2017 69,007 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 65,378 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 60,269 miles

slight play in steering shaft

Pass 25 Sep 2015 60,269 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 60,269 miles

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 55,904 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 55,904 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 50,203 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 44,322 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 38,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

driver seat padding insecure

Fail 11 Oct 2011 38,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

driver seat padding insecure

Pass 12 Oct 2010 33,431 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 28,763 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 24,914 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 20,005 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 15,187 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 YCD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 YCD, 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 YCD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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