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KY51 ESV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,085 mi
Last recorded152,085 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 ESV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 152,085 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2014 152,083 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 142,803 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 142,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 135,797 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 125,559 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 117,463 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 117,462 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 99,133 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 99,132 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 83,793 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 71,689 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 58,397 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 ESV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 ESV, 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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KY51 ESV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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