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KM51 ZLY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,292 mi
Last recorded70,292 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 ZLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 70,292 miles

nearside rear spring base plate missing

Pass 21 Apr 2010 66,696 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 57,523 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 57,514 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2008 48,620 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 40,446 miles

surfaces of both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2007 40,230 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 39,582 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 28,349 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 ZLY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZLY, 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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How do I check the history of KM51 ZLY?

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What year was KM51 ZLY registered?

KM51 ZLY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is KM51 ZLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM51 ZLY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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