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KN51 FKH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,144 mi
Last recorded136,144 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 FKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 136,144 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 122,584 miles

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

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

Offside rear lamp lens is cracked

Plastic side sills fitted not allowing full inspection of metal bodysills

Fail 4 Jul 2013 122,561 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Offside rear lamp lens is cracked

Plastic side sills fitted not allowing full inspection of metal bodysills

Pass 28 Jun 2012 114,184 miles

Offside front tyre outer sidewall is cut (not to cords)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 114,181 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre outer sidewall is cut (not to cords)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 101,186 miles

Both front tyres slight wear inside edges

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

Noise / slight play in a steering column universal joint

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

Offside front tyre outer sidewall cracking.

Recommend four new tyres

Fail 15 Jun 2011 101,186 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres slight wear inside edges

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

Noise / slight play in a steering column universal joint

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

Offside front tyre outer sidewall cracking.

Recommend four new tyres

Pass 1 Jun 2010 91,238 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 88,798 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 74,092 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 66,250 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 66,250 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 61,001 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 51,378 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 FKH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KN51 FKH, 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 FKH registered?

KN51 FKH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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