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AP51 KCK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,171 mi
Last recorded87,171 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2020 87,171 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 81,193 miles

Corrosion to the offside and Nearside areas of the Front and Rear subframes

EML is indicating a fault ( Gearbox indicator is displaying "F" )

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

The rear hanger bracket has broken off the exhaust pipe

Pass 13 Nov 2018 77,575 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL METAL (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 77,575 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL METAL (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 76,923 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust hanger broken

Pass 21 Nov 2016 75,878 miles

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

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

Offside Front subframe corroded

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 72,878 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near shock x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 72,878 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near shock x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 72,110 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2013 66,636 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2012 54,204 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 54,022 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 50,986 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 48,324 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 44,169 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 44,169 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 42,093 miles

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

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

under trays fitted making inspection very difficult

Fail 22 Sep 2008 42,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

under trays fitted making inspection very difficult

Pass 25 Jul 2007 37,112 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 31,637 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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AP51 KCK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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