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KT51 TFZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

127,800 mi
Last recorded127,800 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT51 TFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2022 127,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame likely to fail around lower arm front mounting (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 119,374 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 119,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2020 112,034 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 106,758 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 101,782 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays covering some components under car

Pass 2 Sep 2017 94,302 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 93,432 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 93,432 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 92,072 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 92,072 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 90,042 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 90,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 87,635 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 87,634 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 85,160 miles

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

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

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

advise rear exhaust corroded round fixing strap

Fail 16 Aug 2012 85,160 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise rear exhaust corroded round fixing strap

Pass 22 Aug 2011 82,816 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 77,647 miles

edges of n/o plates deteriorating

Pass 24 Aug 2009 70,064 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 70,064 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 62,313 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 62,313 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 55,804 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake pads worn

rear number plate obscured

Pass 18 Aug 2006 45,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

uneven wear to nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Aug 2006 45,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

uneven wear to nearside rear tyre

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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KT51 TFZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KT51 TFZ, 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 KT51 TFZ registered?

KT51 TFZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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