CarVerify

Free Car Check

FP51 KTO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,461 mi
Last recorded107,461 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 KTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 107,461 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 107,461 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 103,142 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight front brake imbalance

surface rusting to rear brake discs

Pass 23 Jul 2013 101,456 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 100,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2012 100,394 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2011 90,595 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 90,595 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

condition of rear brake discs

Pass 28 Jun 2010 80,273 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear disc's worn and corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2010 80,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear disc's worn and corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2009 73,254 miles

Advise exhaust system corroded

Advise front indicators pale

Pass 1 Jul 2008 70,529 miles

Advise front discs corroded

Advise handbrake travel

Advise undersheilds fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 19 Jul 2007 67,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front brake binding slightly .

Pass 19 Jul 2007 67,402 miles

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

offside front brake binding slightly .

Pass 5 Oct 2006 63,610 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 63,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FP51 KTO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FP51 KTO, 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

How do I check the history of FP51 KTO?

You can check the full history of FP51 KTO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FP51 KTO registered?

FP51 KTO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is FP51 KTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP51 KTO shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP51 KTO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FP51 KTO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.