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KS51 YGY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,808 mi
Last recorded101,808 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS51 YGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 101,808 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 101,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 93,240 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 93,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 85,956 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 85,956 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 76,631 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 76,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 63,208 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 63,208 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010
Fail 1 Oct 2010

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 48,518 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 41,474 miles

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

advise both front flexi brake hoses deteriorating

advise child seat fitted to o/s/r seat

advise n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm tread depth

Pass 2 Oct 2008 41,474 miles

advise both front flexi brake hoses deteriorating

advise child seat fitted to o/s/r seat

advise n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm tread depth

Pass 21 Sep 2007 34,285 miles

n/sr tyre low on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2006 30,004 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 30,004 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KS51 YGY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KS51 YGY, 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 KS51 YGY registered?

KS51 YGY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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