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KU51 OOG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

75,752 mi
Last recorded75,752 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 OOG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 75,752 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded, not seriously weakened

under trays/covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all testable items

Pass 7 Aug 2025 74,577 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front/rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened - undersealed/covered

Under trays/covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all testable items

Pass 22 Aug 2024 73,084 miles

Front Exhaust gases smell in engine bay

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Covered with thick under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Covered with thick under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 73,082 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Front Exhaust gases smell in engine bay

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Covered with thick under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Covered with thick under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 71,376 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Chassis near NSF Lower Control Arm Front Bust corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 28 Sep 2022 69,608 miles

under body heavily under sealed

Pass 22 Sep 2021 68,213 miles

under body heavily under sealed

Pass 30 Sep 2020 67,265 miles

all visible under body heavily under sealed

Pass 25 Sep 2019 65,945 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion to under body and components

Pass 28 Sep 2018 64,154 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 61,197 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 61,188 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 58,499 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 56,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 56,086 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 53,310 miles

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

offside rear coil spring mounting insert corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2013 50,069 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 50,069 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 46,437 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 43,052 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 39,183 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate getting deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2009 35,784 miles

Both number plates in poor condition

Hand brake needs adjustment

Pass 7 Oct 2008 30,476 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 26,972 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 26,972 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 23,874 miles

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 OOG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 OOG, 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 OOG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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