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KN51 FKW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,619 mi
Last recorded89,619 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 FKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 89,619 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 89,609 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2017 85,830 miles

All suspension parts & vehicle structure corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath and all suspension parts corroded (6.1.B.2)

foot brake just met the brake limit &undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Jun 2016 84,690 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 84,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 83,643 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 68,905 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust outer casing corroded but not leaking

Fail 30 Oct 2013 68,905 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust outer casing corroded but not leaking

Pass 27 Nov 2012 60,168 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 60,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 58,800 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

rear exhaust mounting broken

sill trims fitted

surface rust on the underside of vehicle

uneven wear on the rear tyres

Fail 24 Aug 2012 58,800 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

rear exhaust mounting broken

sill trims fitted

surface rust on the underside of vehicle

uneven wear on the rear tyres

Pass 1 Feb 2011 46,231 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 41,957 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 38,967 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 34,760 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 34,760 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 30,210 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 22,153 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 22,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 FKW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FKW, 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 FKW registered?

KN51 FKW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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