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FP51 KGF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,482 mi
Last recorded114,482 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 KGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 114,482 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre silencer slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre perished (advise changing soon)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 108,986 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre exhaust box deteriorating

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside front top spring mounting rubber creaking on lock to lock check

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 15 Feb 2012 108,986 miles

Centre exhaust box deteriorating

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside front top spring mounting rubber creaking on lock to lock check

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 8 Feb 2011 103,265 miles

Steering operation slightly heavy from lock to lock

Fail 7 Feb 2011 103,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Steering operation slightly heavy from lock to lock

Pass 14 Jan 2010 99,915 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 87,669 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 73,261 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 54,845 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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FP51 KGF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FP51 KGF, 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 FP51 KGF registered?

FP51 KGF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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