MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,724 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear tyres perishing
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
rear tyres perishing
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)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was KU51 DKN registered?
KU51 DKN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 September 2001.
Is KU51 DKN safe to buy?
The MOT history for KU51 DKN shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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