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KU51 OXS

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

94,738 mi
Last recorded94,738 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 OXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 94,738 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 94,738 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2017 86,441 miles

Front both shocks weak

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

Fail 29 Oct 2017 86,441 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (4.1.D.1a)

Front both shocks weak

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 81,118 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2016 81,118 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 78,892 miles

time of test chield seat fited

Pass 4 Dec 2014 76,233 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 76,233 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 71,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2012 69,186 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2011 66,056 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 61,109 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 49,112 miles

nearside front tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 7 Sep 2009 49,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

nearside front tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 3 Sep 2008 40,785 miles

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)

borderline pass rear number plate needs replacing very soon

Fail 3 Sep 2008 40,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

borderline pass rear number plate needs replacing very soon

Pass 5 Sep 2007 32,866 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

border line pass rear number plate

front washers partially blocked

front pads very close to minimum

Pass 7 Sep 2006 26,093 miles

rear number plate beginning to distort

Fail 5 Sep 2006 26,093 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s and o/s rear tyre outer walls badly cracked and aging, recommend replacement

rear number plate begining to distort

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 OXS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OXS, 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 OXS registered?

KU51 OXS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is KU51 OXS safe to buy?

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