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KU51 DKF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 DKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2020

oil leak, some corrosion underneath car

Fail 7 May 2020

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak, some corrosion underneath car

Pass 20 May 2019 118,165 miles

oil leaks

rear silencer rusty

slight play in track rods

Fail 20 May 2019 118,165 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

oil leaks

rear silencer rusty

slight play in track rods

Pass 16 May 2018

Oil leak ()

rusty exhaust, rusty coil springs.

Pass 22 May 2017 99,297 miles

oil leak

rear brake pipes slight rust

slight play in n/s steering

Pass 25 May 2016 90,034 miles

Centre Upper Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre (inner) sidewall damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

chips in windscreen, wipers worn, exhaust rusty, oil leak.

Fail 25 May 2016 90,034 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Centre Upper Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre (inner) sidewall damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

chips in windscreen, wipers worn, exhaust rusty, oil leak.

Pass 13 May 2015 82,848 miles

Centre Upper Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rusty

offside rear tyre feathered

Fail 12 May 2015 82,846 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Centre Upper Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rusty

offside rear tyre feathered

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 May 2014 74,665 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 74,665 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 66,536 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 58,025 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 49,650 miles

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

Front brake discs worn.

Fail 24 Jan 2011 49,650 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front brake discs worn.

Pass 1 Feb 2010 42,234 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 42,234 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 37,621 miles

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)

Rear spring locating collars are corroded.

Pass 16 Jan 2008 33,608 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 29,122 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 25,995 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 DKF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DKF, 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 DKF registered?

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

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