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KU51 HXV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

107,977 mi
Last recorded107,977 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 107,977 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 106,025 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 103,982 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 102,895 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner tie rod has Slight play

Offside Front Inner tie rod has Slight play

Fail 16 Sep 2020 102,891 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner tie rod has Slight play

Offside Front Inner tie rod has Slight play

Pass 16 Sep 2019 101,497 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner tie rod has Slight play

Offside Front Inner tie rod has Slight play

Pass 17 Sep 2018 99,681 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 97,956 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 96,335 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 96,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 94,947 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 93,200 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 11 Oct 2013 91,482 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 91,482 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 87,919 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2012 87,915 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2012 87,875 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded, pitted and have uneven wear on the inner surface

offside front coil spring broken, possible tyre damage if contact occurs.

Pass 23 Aug 2011 84,644 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 84,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 81,114 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 81,073 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise front brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 14 Aug 2009 78,074 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 65,067 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 48,280 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 32,871 miles

Both rear tyres perished and worn.

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 HXV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HXV, 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 HXV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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