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KM51 ZNO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,757 mi
Last recorded96,757 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 ZNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 96,757 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened bad corrosion on both subframes (2.4.G.1)

rear axle footbrake effort only just passed test

rear foot brake effort only just passed test

sill and floor covers fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2017 96,757 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened n/s front crossmember/subframe corroded through (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened o/s front subframe corroded through behind wishbone (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened o/s front subframe corroded through on underside near to wishbone and steering rack brackets (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened bad corrosion on both subframes (2.4.G.1)

rear axle footbrake effort only just passed test

rear foot brake effort only just passed test

sill and floor covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2016 91,573 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 88,790 miles

covers fitted

exhaust corroded

inner wish bone bushes

rear springs corroded

sub frame corroded front and rear

Pass 27 May 2014 85,299 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 85,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 80,473 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 77,654 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 75,982 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES ARE CRACKING AND PERISHING

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE IRREGULAR WEAR ON INNER EDGES

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT LIT

FLUFFY DICE REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW DURING PRE CHECKS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS APPEAR TO BE WORN

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS A SLIGHT CUT IN TREAD NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH THE CORDS

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER IS CORRODED

UNDERBODY PLASTIC SHIELDING PREVENTS FULL INSPECTION OF TESTABLE ITEMS

WASHER BOTTLE IS LEAKING

Pass 18 May 2010 70,928 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 70,927 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 59,048 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 59,048 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 46,200 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 46,199 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 41,623 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 36,195 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 33,254 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 ZNO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZNO, 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 ZNO registered?

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

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