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KU51 OYF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,493 mi
Last recorded88,493 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 OYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 88,493 miles

EML light is on

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion lower part of C-pillar (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 85,224 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light on

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has a deep cut but no plycords exposed

nearside rear tyre inner edge slightly low on tread and slightly perished

rear exhaust hanger badly corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2013 78,766 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 78,766 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 73,069 miles

Both offside rear and nearside rear bottom coil spring lower rubber mounts perished.

Offside front brake flexi pipe cracked.

Wipers fouling each other in operation.

Fail 22 Jun 2012 73,060 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Both offside rear and nearside rear bottom coil spring lower rubber mounts perished.

Offside front brake flexi pipe cracked.

Wipers fouling each other in operation.

Pass 17 Jun 2011 68,099 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 68,097 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 63,880 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 57,850 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 52,109 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 47,094 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 40,920 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 30,906 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 OYF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 OYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU51 OYF registered?

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

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The MOT history for KU51 OYF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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