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KN51 FKE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,735 mi
Last recorded91,735 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 FKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 91,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Mar 2014 79,726 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 79,724 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 79,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 67,634 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 85,571 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 42,347 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 42,347 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 27,162 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 27,151 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 24,945 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 22,133 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 22,117 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

o/s/f brake flex hose cracked

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2006 19,463 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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KN51 FKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KN51 FKE, 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 KN51 FKE registered?

KN51 FKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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