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KN51 FKM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

109,953 mi
Last recorded109,953 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 FKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 109,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 109,952 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 106,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush borderline (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

n/s/r reg plate dim

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 May 2018 106,037 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 104,800 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2016 101,557 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 101,379 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush radius arm (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

adjust internal headlamp adjuster

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2015 96,579 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Feb 2014 89 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 83,146 miles

exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2012 77,599 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 71,825 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 71,825 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 66,029 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 66,029 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 60,915 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 60,915 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 56,636 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 52,071 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 52,071 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 44,250 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 33,794 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 FKM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FKM, 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 FKM registered?

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

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