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KU51 UJV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,159 mi
Last recorded112,159 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 UJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2017 112,159 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint n/s/f droplink balljoint/also cover split (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front lamps white (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/r lamp whiite (1.4.A.2f)

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s/f sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working n/s/r (1.1.C.1d)

Side repeater incorrect colour o/s/f shows white (1.4.A.2f)

front brake application uneven front brake imbalance 45% (3.7.B.2)

coil spring broken o/s/r (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven rear brake imbalance 60% o/s/r very slow (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r metal pipe slightly corodded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing slightly low

front inner rack ends have some play

n/s/f brake pads worn low

o/s/r indicator discoloured

Pass 19 Nov 2016

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 101,468 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 101,468 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 99,264 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust box mount detached

Pass 23 Oct 2014 99,264 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust box mount detached

Pass 28 Oct 2013 94,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f tyre has slow puncture

Fail 28 Oct 2013 94,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f tyre has slow puncture

Pass 8 Oct 2012 85,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 85,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 77,304 miles

rear tyre treads worn unevenly

slight play in o/s of steering rack & track rod end

Fail 21 Oct 2011 77,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyre treads worn unevenly

slight play in o/s of steering rack & track rod end

Pass 23 Oct 2010 67,635 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 52,012 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 44,617 miles

both front tyres low on tread

front pads and discs worn thin

Pass 25 Oct 2007 35,494 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 32,364 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 UJV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UJV, 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 UJV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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