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KY51 ETD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,748 mi
Last recorded78,748 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 ETD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 78,748 miles

cover o/s/f flexi broken

Fail 23 Jul 2010 78,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

cover o/s/f flexi broken

power steering bottle loose

Pass 10 Sep 2009 67,222 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 55,248 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 48,063 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)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 48,063 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 42,807 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 35,793 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 35,753 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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 ETD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KY51 ETD, 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

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What year was KY51 ETD registered?

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

Is KY51 ETD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY51 ETD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KY51 ETD have outstanding finance?

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