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KU51 DKK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

95,376 mi
Last recorded95,376 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 DKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 95,376 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 94,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 93,405 miles

engine management light staying on

Fail 27 Sep 2016 93,398 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine management light staying on

Pass 10 Sep 2015 90,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 90,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 87,517 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 86,139 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 83,226 miles

management light on.

o/s/f pipe starting to show wear at flexi.

Fail 30 Mar 2013 83,226 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

management light on.

o/s/f pipe starting to show wear at flexi.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 81,334 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 81,334 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 79,851 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 79,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 72,161 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 72,161 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 58,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 6 Sep 2007 44,430 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 44,430 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 41,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 36,187 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 DKK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 DKK, 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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KU51 DKK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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