MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,628 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
advise child seat fitted to n/s/r outer seat
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
exhaust has part deteriorated
n/s/f brake hose cover deteriorated
n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
rear metal brake pipe corroded
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
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
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
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
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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].
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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KU51 HYS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 September 2001.
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