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KY51 NWO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,013 mi
Last recorded126,013 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 NWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2016 126,013 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated siezed (8.4.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust suspect adjust come away from reflector (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link at ball jiont (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed blistered on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

rumble from engine -aux drive tensioner ?

Pass 29 May 2015 115,929 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 107,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 99,482 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 99,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 87,955 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 78,533 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 78,533 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 69,450 miles

front brake disc slightly worn.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 63,010 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 63,010 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 60,950 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 60,950 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 58,200 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 58,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 53,511 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 NWO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NWO, 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 NWO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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