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PL51 KUT

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

37,750 mi
Last recorded37,750 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL51 KUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 37,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 36,818 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 36,415 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 36,415 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 35,445 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 34,317 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 33,182 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 31,928 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 30,561 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 29,153 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 27,624 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 25,590 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 KUT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 PL51 KUT, 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 PL51 KUT registered?

PL51 KUT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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