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KU51 BZN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

62,300 mi
Last recorded62,300 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 BZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 62,300 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 55,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2023 47,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near and wearing onedges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 47,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near and wearing onedges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 39,664 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 39,663 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 35,367 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 35,364 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 32,288 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 73,475 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 29,573 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 29,100 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 27,449 miles

slight nic in nearside front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 13 Jan 2014 26,856 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 26,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 25,299 miles

wiper poor

Pass 5 Jan 2012 23,477 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 22,488 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 21,179 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 19,842 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 19,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2007 18,977 miles

Front brake discs and pads in poor condition

Nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 10 Nov 2006 17,687 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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KU51 BZN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KU51 BZN, 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 KU51 BZN registered?

KU51 BZN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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The MOT history for KU51 BZN shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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