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FL51 KOE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,594 mi
Last recorded103,594 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 KOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 103,594 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 103,594 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 94,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 89,108 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2013 89,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 84,822 miles

air bag light on

Fail 12 Jan 2012 84,804 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

air bag light on

Pass 10 Jan 2011 80,666 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 67,690 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2009 67,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 55,722 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 53,272 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 47,262 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 30,808 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 30,808 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.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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FL51 KOE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FL51 KOE, 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 FL51 KOE registered?

FL51 KOE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 October 2001.

Is FL51 KOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 KOE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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