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KY51 ERK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,456 mi
Last recorded80,456 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 ERK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 80,456 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 74,717 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 74,716 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 70,039 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 65,136 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 59,329 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 59,329 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 55,242 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 55,242 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake hoses cracking

Pass 28 Feb 2012 51,724 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 46,688 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 46,688 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 41,937 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 37,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Feb 2009 37,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 32,697 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 32,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 28,705 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 22,626 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 ERK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KY51 ERK, 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

How do I check the history of KY51 ERK?

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What year was KY51 ERK registered?

KY51 ERK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is KY51 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY51 ERK shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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