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KU51 OXP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

50,264 mi
Last recorded50,264 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 OXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 50,264 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear tyres cracking on outer walls

Pass 30 Jul 2015 48,838 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 45,725 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 45,725 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 40,514 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 40,514 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 36,203 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 36,202 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 33,646 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 33,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 26,182 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 26,182 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 OXP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OXP, 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 OXP registered?

KU51 OXP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 October 2001.

Is KU51 OXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU51 OXP shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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