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PL51 KKS

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

194,399 mi
Last recorded194,399 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL51 KKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2016 194,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2015 181,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 181,624 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 164,402 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 164,402 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 150,820 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 150,818 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 130,073 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 130,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 110,342 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 110,342 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 92,782 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 92,782 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 92,754 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 82,139 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 64,287 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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PL51 KKS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PL51 KKS, 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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PL51 KKS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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