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YT51 KJO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,332 mi
Last recorded109,332 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 KJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 109,332 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 98,404 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 85,810 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 85,810 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2009 73,106 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2009 73,106 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 59,189 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 46,925 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 35,510 miles

Nail in front tyre

Fail 18 Nov 2006 35,510 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 20,215 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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YT51 KJO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YT51 KJO, 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 YT51 KJO registered?

YT51 KJO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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