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KU51 HYS

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,628 mi
Last recorded141,628 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 HYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 141,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise child seat fitted to n/s/r outer seat

Fail 9 Mar 2015 141,628 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise child seat fitted to n/s/r outer seat

Pass 4 Mar 2014 133,573 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 125,911 miles

exhaust has part deteriorated

n/s/f brake hose cover deteriorated

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2013 125,911 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust has part deteriorated

n/s/f brake hose cover deteriorated

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2012 112,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2011 100,259 miles

exhaust has part of the system deteriorated

n/s/f shock absorber has a misting of oil

park brake leaver has long travel

rear shock absorbers appear to have reduced damping effect

Fail 28 Jan 2011 100,259 miles

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

exhaust has part of the system deteriorated

front windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

n/s/f shock absorber has a misting of oil

park brake leaver has long travel

rear shock absorbers appear to have reduced damping effect

Fail 4 Feb 2010 88,446 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 88,446 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 76,089 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 64,470 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 50,028 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre side walls perished.

n/s/r seat belt stalk - cover missing [recommend replacement a.s.a.p].

Fail 24 Nov 2006 50,028 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre side walls perished.

n/s/r seat belt stalk - cover missing [recommend replacement a.s.a.p].

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 HYS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HYS, 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 HYS registered?

KU51 HYS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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