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KU51 DKN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,724 mi
Last recorded97,724 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 97,724 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine management light on

exhaust rusty

main beam switch faulty

o/s/rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges 195/50/15

o/s/rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges 195/50/15

Fail 1 Mar 2017 97,724 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine management light on

exhaust rusty

main beam switch faulty

o/s/rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges 195/50/15

o/s/rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges 195/50/15

Pass 14 Mar 2016 97,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rusty

front discs rusty

parking brake warning light remains on when h/brake released

Fail 9 Mar 2016 97,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 195/50/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rusty

front discs rusty

parking brake warning light remains on when h/brake released

Pass 18 Mar 2014 84,688 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine management light on

Fail 13 Mar 2014 84,688 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine management light on

Pass 8 Mar 2013 75,647 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 75,647 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 96,365 miles

rear tyres perishing

Fail 1 Mar 2012 69,365 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 30 Mar 2011 65,222 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 65,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 58,405 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 54,124 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 51,378 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 48,559 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 41,397 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 DKN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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