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AP51 KCJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

152,483 mi
Last recorded152,483 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 KCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 152,483 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 147,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management lamp on

Pass 20 Nov 2013 141,283 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 129,203 miles

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

o/s/f coil spring broken but correctly located

Fail 12 Nov 2011 118,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre side wall starting to crack.

Pass 12 Nov 2011 118,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre side wall starting to crack.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 108,901 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

corrosion on brake pipes at rear

exhaust heavily corroded

front brake discs and pads look well worn

front tyre worn heavily on edges

rear brake pads and discs look well worn

slight freeplay within the steering system

Pass 7 Nov 2009 97,874 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 88,691 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 77,069 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 66,633 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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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AP51 KCJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 AP51 KCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP51 KCJ registered?

AP51 KCJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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The MOT history for AP51 KCJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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