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KM51 YDL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

121,760 mi
Last recorded121,760 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 121,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 May 2021 120,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing / cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing / cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and weeping grease - recommend replacing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 1 Jun 2020 119,007 miles

Central exhaust weak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front play in inner tie arm

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

Fail 28 May 2020 119,004 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central exhaust weak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front play in inner tie arm

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

Pass 20 May 2019 117,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 115,402 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 115,402 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 113,462 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 111,414 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 108,923 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2015 108,923 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 106,034 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 106,034 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 103,713 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 99,025 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 95,221 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 95,212 miles

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

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside front tyres very low on edges

Pass 4 Jan 2010 87,336 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 24 Dec 2009 87,336 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 72,001 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 72,001 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 61,924 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 50,369 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

knock from steering

rear exhaust mounting in poor condition

Pass 20 Sep 2005 39,574 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 YDL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YDL, 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 YDL registered?

KM51 YDL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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