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KY51 EWF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

138,187 mi
Last recorded138,187 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 138,187 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 138,187 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 132,963 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 132,963 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 127,401 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 121,807 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 121,807 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 115,839 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 115,837 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 98,771 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 98,769 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2012 84,316 miles

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

both rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2011 76,462 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

engine management light on in dash

Fail 1 Sep 2011 76,462 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

engine management light on in dash

Pass 2 Sep 2010 69,315 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 69,315 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 60,455 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear number plate faided

Pass 25 Aug 2009 60,455 miles

rear number plate faided

Pass 27 Aug 2008 48,472 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 37,475 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 26,644 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 18,753 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 18,753 miles

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

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 EWF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EWF, 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 EWF registered?

KY51 EWF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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