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KM51 ZDN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,298 mi
Last recorded62,298 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 ZDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 62,298 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 62,288 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative light on dash (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached inner and outer edges tyre bulging out (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 57,404 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner and outer (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit cracking perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear and wearing uneven on inner edge's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 51,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 51,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 51,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 49,656 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 47,149 miles

eml light on

Fail 18 Dec 2015 47,149 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

eml light on

Pass 3 Jan 2015 44,720 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

eml staying on

Fail 30 Dec 2014 44,720 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

eml staying on

Pass 2 Jan 2014 42,939 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine warning lamp on

Pass 2 Jan 2013 41,269 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 39,882 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 37,785 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2009 34,178 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 32,305 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2007 30,038 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 27,256 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear number plate poor

Fail 20 Dec 2006 27,256 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate poor

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 ZDN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZDN, 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 ZDN registered?

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

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