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KM51 YJL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,221 mi
Last recorded84,221 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 YJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 84,221 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2018 84,221 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 71,664 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2015 68,394 miles

Centre Covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded feeder to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded feeder to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 64,962 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 61,851 miles

silencer mtg broken.

Fail 19 Nov 2013 61,850 miles

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

silencer mtg broken.

Pass 15 Nov 2012 58,769 miles

faulty air bag w/lt n/w.

o/s/f brake hose feed pipe corroding.

silencer support strap missing.

Fail 13 Nov 2012 58,749 miles

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

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

faulty air bag w/lt n/w.

o/s/f brake hose feed pipe corroding.

silencer support strap missing.

Pass 15 Nov 2011 55,253 miles

slight w/wiper damage to screen.

small split in o/s wiper blade.

Pass 9 Nov 2010 50,740 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 45,822 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 45,822 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 40,689 miles

both front brake pipe flexi hoses starting to perish

Pass 3 Dec 2007 36,190 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 3 Dec 2007 36,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Dec 2006 30,410 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 24,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 24,246 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 YJL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 YJL, 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 YJL registered?

KM51 YJL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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