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KY51 ERU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

161,455 mi
Last recorded161,455 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 ERU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 161,455 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 161,455 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 205/45 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2018 153,529 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 153,529 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 143,436 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 143,398 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 Front inner tie rod has free play

Pass 20 Dec 2016 133,172 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 133,172 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 124,146 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 124,146 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 113,918 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 113,913 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Dec 2013 103,292 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 103,291 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 94,305 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 80,386 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 80,386 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 71,472 miles

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

engine light on

nearside front has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 7 Dec 2009 64,077 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 64,077 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 59,143 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 59,143 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 86,994 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 53,419 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 53,419 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2007 53,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 45,853 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 ERU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 ERU, 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 ERU registered?

KY51 ERU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is KY51 ERU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY51 ERU shows 27 tests with a 51.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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