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KU51 ENT

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,204 mi
Last recorded75,204 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 75,204 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 75,203 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front bonnet unable to be opened

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 70,215 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 64,743 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 61,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished / cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre perished / cracking

Rear silencer corroded

both front flexible brake hoses perished / cracking

Fail 4 Sep 2018 61,245 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished / cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre perished / cracking

Rear silencer corroded

both front flexible brake hoses perished / cracking

Pass 6 Sep 2017 59,014 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 55,943 miles

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

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

Rear silencer corroded / deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2015 53,022 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 52,858 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 49,949 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 49,949 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 45,945 miles

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

all tyres have perished outer sidewalls

Pass 23 Aug 2012 42,091 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn thin

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Sep 2011 39,002 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 36,084 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 32,949 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 32,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 30,484 miles

front and rear number plates poor condition advise replacement

unable to fully access some underbody items due to full underbody kit

Pass 26 Sep 2007 27,277 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 27,250 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 23,815 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear tyres cracking

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 ENT 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 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ENT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KU51 ENT?

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What year was KU51 ENT registered?

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

Is KU51 ENT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU51 ENT shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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