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KS51 YST

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,135 mi
Last recorded132,135 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS51 YST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2012 132,135 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 125,497 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 111,143 miles

front brake discs pitted

front/rear coil springs corroded

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

o/s front steering arm and n/s front steering arm has slight or minimal movement at fixings

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 6 Jun 2009 104,374 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 96,760 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 96,741 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2007
Pass 18 Jan 2006 82,627 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 82,616 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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 YST is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel 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 KS51 YST, 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 YST registered?

KS51 YST is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 December 2001.

Is KS51 YST safe to buy?

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