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KY51 CHL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,717 mi
Last recorded106,717 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 CHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2022 106,717 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2021 101,456 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 98,630 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 94,179 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 87,148 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 87,148 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 80,570 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 73,787 miles

Offside Front tyre splitting on inner side wall

Offside Rear tyre splitting on inner side wall

slight play in steering column

Fail 5 Aug 2016 73,787 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre splitting on inner side wall

Offside Rear tyre splitting on inner side wall

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in steering column

Pass 4 Aug 2015 65,607 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres inner side walls are showing signs of wear. Not fouling inner wheel arch liners at time of testing.

N/S/R tyre inner side wall has a cut, NO inner cordes are exposed at time of testing

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 57,823 miles

Rear number plate slightly de-laminated

Fail 4 Aug 2014 57,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

O/S/F tyre getting low on outer edge 3mm

O/S/F tyre inner side wall slightly split, inner cordes not exposed

Rear number plate slightly de-laminated

Pass 25 Jul 2013 49,466 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 43,020 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 43,020 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

front brake hoses starting to crack

Pass 8 Aug 2011 38,136 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 38,136 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 33,134 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 19,811 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 18,818 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 17,749 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 15,357 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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KY51 CHL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KY51 CHL, 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 KY51 CHL registered?

KY51 CHL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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