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KM51 ZDL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

166,406 mi
Last recorded166,406 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 166,406 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 12 Mar 2012 164,736 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 153,129 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 152,942 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 136,080 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 136,039 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 128,111 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 128,111 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 114,131 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 95,053 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 95,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 80,160 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 ZDL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ZDL, 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 ZDL registered?

KM51 ZDL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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