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KM51 ZLU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,979 mi
Last recorded134,979 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 ZLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 134,979 miles

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

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 134,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 123,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 112,445 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 98,344 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 98,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 89,104 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 81,356 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 73,725 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 72,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Unable to carry out a full inspection of the underneath & rear brake hoses, due to plastic undertrays fitted.

Fail 28 May 2010 72,980 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Unable to carry out a full inspection of the underneath & rear brake hoses, due to plastic undertrays fitted.

Pass 26 Jun 2009 71,901 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish.

Unable to carry out a proper inspection of the underneath, due to plastic under trays fitted.

Fail 25 Jun 2009 71,901 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish.

Unable to carry out a proper inspection of the underneath, due to plastic under trays fitted.

Pass 28 May 2008 70,276 miles

Brake flexi hoses are starting to perish

Front to rear undertray is fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2007 67,388 miles

1. Nsf & Osf brake flexi hoses are starting to perrish †2. Front to rear undertray is fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2007 67,388 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

1. Front brake flexible hoses are starting to perish †2. Front to rear undertray is fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2006 58,275 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/r tyre perished in side wall

Pass 2 Dec 2006 58,275 miles

o/s/r tyre perished in side wall

Pass 7 Dec 2005 48,097 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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KM51 ZLU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol 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 ZLU, 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 ZLU registered?

KM51 ZLU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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