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KU51 DLZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,457 mi
Last recorded67,457 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2020 67,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Centre exhaust silencer deteriorated but supported

EML illuminated

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50r15 Dot 41/08 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 63,964 miles

Exhaust box deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 60,504 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre exhaust silencer deteriorated but supported

EML iluminated

Nearside rear tyre splitting on inner side wall but not reach cords. 195/50r15

Fail 6 Mar 2018 60,504 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre exhaust silencer deteriorated but supported

EML iluminated

Headlamp aim too high Nearside and offside (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre splitting on inner side wall but not reach cords. 195/50r15

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 56,179 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside Front (3.6.B.4d)

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

EML illuminated

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 56,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50 15 (4.1.E.1)

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

EML illuminated

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside Front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 49,036 miles

EML displayed on instrument panel

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre has a cut to outer sidewall, not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 10 Mar 2016 49,035 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured shock absorber lower spring mounting (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

EML displayed on instrument panel

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre has a cut to outer sidewall, not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 5 Jan 2015 43,680 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 40,306 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 36,171 miles

both front tyres getting low on edges

child seat fitted n/s rear

front brake discs lipped

o/s rear tyre starting to perish and deterioate

Pass 22 Dec 2011 33,847 miles

both front flexis starting to perish

o/s rear tyre starting to perish and split

rear exhaust section corroding

Fail 22 Dec 2011 33,847 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front flexis starting to perish

o/s rear tyre starting to perish and split

rear exhaust section corroding

Pass 20 Dec 2010 31,494 miles

rear tyres starting to perish and split

Pass 23 Dec 2009 29,352 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 27,117 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 27,117 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 24,451 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 21,316 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 17,743 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 17,743 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advise slight front brake inbalance ? recomend front brakes are checked to determin cause !!!

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 DLZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DLZ, 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 DLZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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