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KU51 CBO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,090 mi
Last recorded100,090 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 CBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2014 100,090 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 100,080 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 96,880 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 96,880 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Nov 2012

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

eml light on

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside rear tyre tread slightly destorted

Fail 16 Nov 2012

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

eml light on

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside rear tyre tread slightly destorted

Pass 19 Nov 2011 84,005 miles

eml light on

front brake discs corrded

Fail 19 Nov 2011 84,005 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

eml light on

front brake discs corrded

Pass 22 Jan 2010 82,985 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 82,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 75,631 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 64,237 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 57,128 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 48,713 miles

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

Offside wiper blade split but still clearing screen.

Pass 6 Mar 2006 48,688 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 46,289 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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KU51 CBO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 KU51 CBO, 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 CBO registered?

KU51 CBO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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