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KU51 BZP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,567 mi
Last recorded96,567 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 BZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 96,567 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 92,521 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 92,521 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 83,655 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 83,649 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 79,535 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 76,524 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 65,575 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 49,927 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 35,384 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 BZP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BZP, 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 BZP registered?

KU51 BZP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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